Purpose

To approve applications for Community Grants

Decision

Under delegations approved by Cabinet in February 2020, Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer) has approved the granting of Councillor Community Grants to:

Organisation

Ward

Amount

The Berg Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

South Ham

£831.89

Little Acorns Toddler Group - Sherbornes with Pamber Churches (PCC)

Sherborne and Rooksdown

£500.00

Marnell Bowling Club

Popley

£1650.00

Hamara Club

Eastrop and Grove

£750.00

Basingstoke Multicultural Forum

Brighton Hill, Brookvale & Kings Furlong and Popley

£2000.00

Reasons for the decision

Ward Councillors respectively approved that the grant applications will be made from their allocations and officers have carried out due diligence checks to ensure compliance with the scheme eligibility rules.

Alternative options considered

The council could decide not to award these grants. However, the applications complied with published scheme rules and adhered to the guidance provided to councillors and applicants.