Issue - decisions

That the Portfolio Holder:

Approves the award of Community Grants as detailed in Appendix B;

Approves a delegation to the Director for Housing and Communities to approve in year small grants award, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for the remaining budget during 2020-21.

Reason for Decision

The allocation of the grants has been made following a robust, clear and transparent assessment panel in line with the recently approved Community Grants Policy.

The Policy itself was developed following public and internal stakeholder consultations throughout June to September which included Scrutiny Committee. Results of the consultations demonstrated overwhelming support for the principles shaping the new process.