The Selkirk Common Good Fund Sub Committee of Scottish Borders Council met on Thursday, 13 June 2024, to discuss financial monitoring, grant applications, and policy reviews. Key decisions included the approval of a grant application from Interest Link Borders and the review of financial performance up to 31 March 2024.

Financial Monitoring Report

The committee reviewed the Selkirk Common Good Financial Monitoring Report up to 31 March 2024. The report detailed the income and expenditure, highlighting a surplus due to higher-than-expected rental income from properties owned by the fund. Councillors discussed the importance of maintaining a healthy surplus to support future community projects.

Interest Link Borders Grant Application

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the grant application from Interest Link Borders, an organisation that supports people with learning disabilities. The committee reviewed the annual accounts for 2022-23 and the grants received from 2019-2024. Councillors praised the organisation's work, with one noting,

Interest Link Borders has consistently demonstrated a positive impact on the community, and their financial management is commendable.

The grant application was approved unanimously.

Policy Reviews

The committee also reviewed several policy documents related to Interest Link Borders, including the Combined Child and Adult Protection Policies and the Equality and Diversity Policy. These policies were scrutinised to ensure they met current standards and best practices. The committee expressed satisfaction with the policies, noting their alignment with the council's commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity.

Action Tracker

The Action Tracker was reviewed to monitor the progress of ongoing projects and actions from previous meetings. The committee noted satisfactory progress on most items, with a few requiring further follow-up.

For more details, the full public reports pack is available online.