Decision Maker: Pennines Township Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 17, 2024

Purpose: Members to be updated on revenue and capital expenditure, commitments and balances of Pennines Township Funds 2024/25 and enable the allocation of funds to proposed projects.

Content: Councillor Besford declared a prejudicial interest in reference to Item 8 Pennines Township Funds 2024/25 Appendix 4F – Littleborough Lantern Parade by virtue of his spouse’s appointment as board trustee of the Littleborough Arts Festival. Councillor Besford left the meeting during consideration and voting on this item.    Councillor Jackson declared a prejudicial interest in reference to Item 8 – Pennines Township Funds 2024/25 Appendix 4F – Littleborough Lantern Parade by virtue of his appointment as board trustee of the Littleborough ArtsFestival. Councillor Jackson left the meeting during consideration and voting on this item.    Councillor Emsley declared a prejudicial interest in reference to Item 8 – Pennines Township Funds 2024/25 Appendix 4C – Proposed Introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Smithy Bridge Road / Stopford Avenue junction, Littleborough, by virtue of a family member’s property being affected by this proposal. Councillor Emsley left the meeting during consideration and voting on this item.    The Township considered a report of the Director of Public Health and Communities / Cabinet Member for Communities and Cooperation, which sought to update on revenue and capital expenditure, commitments and balances of Pennines Township Funds 2024/25 and enable the allocation of funds to proposed projects.   The Township and Engagement Officer was in attendance to present the report and to answer the questions of the Members.   Some applicants attended to present their request for funding.   Resolved: 1.    That the expenditure, commitments and balances for Pennines Township revenue and capital funds as outlined in Appendix 1 and 2 of the report be noted; 2.     That decisions made under delegated authority as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report be noted; 3.    That it be noted that the Head of Townships & Libraries has assessed the proposed projects to be considered for funding against the criteria of eligibility for the Pennines Township Fund, the priorities of the Township and any specific risks have been identified (information detailed in Appendix 4 of the report); 4.    That the Head of Townships & Libraries, in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Pennines Township Committee, be given delegated authority to make decisions on any deferred projects; 5.    That Members consider and approve, refuse or defer the allocation of funds to proposed projects detailed in Appendix 4 of the report as below:   PF/05/24 – Bulb Planting Scheme – Township did not support this application; PF/06/24 – Johnny Alfrey Music Memorial – Approved £5511.21 PTC/05/24 – Smithy Bridge Road and Stopford Avenue junction waiting restrictions – Option 1 approved £2500 PTC/06/24 – Milnrow Ladybarn Bowling Club plumbing and refurbishments – Approved £3000 PTC/07/24 – Beechwood Avenue vehicle access crossing – Approved £1107.08 PEF/01/24 – Littleborough Lantern Parade – Approved £2350   Reason for decision: Management of the Pennines Township Fund is delegated to the Pennines Township Committee. Pennines Township Funds are allocated to projects that benefit the Township’s community and environment, and realise the Township priorities. To enable the Pennines Township Committee to monitor and review the use of the Pennines Township Funds to ensure continued efficient and effective use of the funds.   Alternatives considered and rejected: In considering the report, Members would decide whether or not to approve the allocation of funds to projects as appropriate.