Local Councillor Decision – Positive Futures CIC
December 18, 2025 Local Councillor Decision - Morecambe Central (Other) Awaiting outcome 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
...to implement 'Hope Benches' for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, County Councillor Gary Kniveton rejected Positive Futures CIC's application for a £500 Local Member Grant, reserving the funding for other organizations in his division.
Full council record
Purpose
This report presents an application from a
local organisation requesting £2000 towards implementing
‘Hope Benches’ that are aimed at helping those who
struggle with suicidal thoughts, from the Local Member Grants
Scheme.
Content
County Councillor Gary Kniveton considered and rejected a
Local Member Grant to Positive Futures CIC towards the cost
of implementing ‘Hope Benches’ that are aimed at helping those who
struggle with suicidal thoughts.
The reason for the rejection is Councillor
Kniveton is reserving funding to support other organisations
operating within his division.
Details
| Decision date | 18 Dec 2025 |