Decision Maker: Executive, Council

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 5, 2024

Purpose: Report setting out proposals for the Community Grants Programme for 25/26 and funding of Wellbeing Exeter beyond March 2025 using the Neighbourhood portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy (NHCIL)

Content: Agreed:   RECOMMENDED that Council:-   (1)  note the progress update of the transition of Wellbeing Exeter and the Community Programme as requested by the Executive in September 2023; (2)  note the match for Wellbeing Exeter agreed with Sport England; (3)  allocate £340,000 and £371,000 from the NHCIL reserve to contribute to the funding of Wellbeing Exeter for financial years 2025/26 and 2026/27; (4)  allocate £72,000 of the ring-fenced Wellbeing Exeter reserve to contribute to funding Wellbeing Exeter for the financial year 2026/27; (5)  grant delegated authority to the Portfolio Holder and Strategic Director to adjust the funding downwards should anticipated receipts in the NHCIL reserve fail to materialise; and (6)  grant delegated authority to the Portfolio Holder and the Strategic Director to consult with residents on the continued use of the Neighbourhood Portion of the CIL for funding Wellbeing Exeter and the Community Grants Programme beyond 2026/27.   Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.