Grove Neighbourhood Centre – Allocation of Section 106 Funding by Way of Grant
September 25, 2026 Cabinet Member for the Economy (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for the Economy approved the drawdown of £91,205.44 of Section 106 funds for refurbishment works at Grove Neighbourhood Centre on 25/09/2026. The Council will enter into a Funding Agreement with the Grove Neighbourhood Centre.
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Full council record
Purpose
This report seeks approval for the Council to enter into a formal community grant agreement with Grove Neighbourhood Centre as a contribution towards various refurbishment works so that the centre can continue to serve its function and meet the needs of users, including those with physical disabilities.
Decision
- That the Cabinet Member for the Economy agree the drawdown of £91,205.44 of Section 106 funds (from the “Kings Mall Car Park” agreement, reference AKA 776) to contribute to the refurbishment works of the Grove Neighbour Centre, 7 Bradmore Park Road subject to the terms set out in the Funding Agreement appended to this report.
- That the Cabinet Member for the Economy authorise the Council to enter into a Funding Agreement (attached at Appendix 1) with the Grove Neighbourhood Centre.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Jessie Ellis |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |