Authorisation to release funds from the Communities Transport Grant Scheme - July 2025: Reference: D37/25
August 6, 2025 Cllr Tristan Ashby, Executive Member for Health and Communities (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Purpose
Authorisation to release funds from the Communities
Transport Grant Scheme - July 2025
Decision
That the following - 2 Transport Grant Awards
of £500 each are approved.
Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice
Support - £500
The funding would enable SLHHS to coordinate
transport for individuals traveling from Swaffham to the Norfolk
and Norwich University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, or
Addenbrooke's Hospital for their appointments. Additionally, it
would facilitate the reimbursement of volunteer drivers who assist
in this vital service.
Breckland Children’s Clothes Bank
- £500
The funding will be used to reimburse
volunteer drivers who deliver free children's clothes, shoes, and
school uniforms to families in need throughout Breckland.
Total
£1,000
Reasons for the decision
These initiatives focus on transport barriers
in relation to connection into local community activity &
services, for improved health and well-being outcomes.
Alternative options considered
·
To grant the
awards
·
Not grant the
awards
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |