Purpose

To seek approval for the funding approach to
the Advice Grant, from April 2026- March 2030.

Content

The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in
favour):
 
1. To authorise the Executive
Director for Adults and Communities and the Director for Public
Health in consultation with the Chair of the Public Health and
Communities Committee to:
 
2. Take all steps required to
award the grants in-line with the maximum budget envelopes for up 5
years as outlined in the report.
 
3. Invite applications for the
Advice Grant of £560,000 per annum, a total of
£2,240,000 over four years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
in line with the funding approach set out in the report.
 
4. Extend the funding agreement
by a further 12 months making the total programme five years to
31st March 2031 at an additional cost of £560,000.