Decision Maker: South West Local Area Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 26, 2024

Purpose:

Content: 12.1 The Committee considered a report of the Community Services Manager on the funding allocated to the South West Local Area Committee and the proposals for its allocation and expenditure for 2024/25 in line with the priorities of the South West Local Area Committee.     12.2 The proposed expenditure and budget allocation for 2024/25 was as follows:-   Priority & Element Anticipated Expenditure Community Speed Watch Up to £1,000 Schools Good Parking / Bad Parking Project £400 Funding for management of Speed Indicator Devices (SIDS) in the Area Up to £1,200 Allocation of funding to support Environmental Groups activities in the area through grants.   £10,000 SW LAC Eco Fair £2,000 Greenhouses for schools £3,600 Bug Houses Up to £1,000 Thermal Imaging Camera £2,000 Support Litter Pickers with equipment £1,000 Support Isolation and Loneliness and Cost of Living Activities £20,000 Community Cinema Event £2,000 Support Unpaid Carers £2,000 Local Business Network Event and funding to support local businesses £5,000 Events and Festivals £4,000 Engagement and Public meeting costs £2,000 SW LAC Ward Funds, to allocate to local projects £40,000 Total £97,200     12.3 RESOLVED:  That the South West Local Area Committee approves the proposed allocated expenditure against the £100,000 budget to address local priorities in the South West LAC Community Plan in 2024/25.     12.4 Reasons for Decision       The South West Local Area Committee is asked to approve the broad allocation of funding under the priority headings identified to assist its ability to monitor its budget, and to authorise the Community Services Manager to approve expenditure above the current delegated authority in certain circumstances so that delivery of the Community Plan is not delayed.     12.5 Alternatives Considered and Rejected       All decisions on expenditure could be reserved to the Local Area Committee but this would inevitably delay delivery of priority actions to address specific issues identified in the Community Plan.   All decisions on expenditure to support Community Plan priorities could be delegated to officers. However, this would restrict and undermine the Local Area Committee’s ability to monitor its delegated budget and delivery of the Community Plan.