Local Councillor Decision – About the Town CIC

May 19, 2026 Local Councillor Decision - Skelmersdale West (Other) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

Local Councillor Decision - Skelmersdale West, County Councillor Ella Worthington, decided on 19/05/2026 to approve a Local Member Grant of £250 to About the Town CIC. The grant is towards the ongoing delivery of their weekly ‘Community Cuppa’ Sessions.

Full council record

Purpose

This report presents an application from a local organisation requesting £1600 towards to help fund the ongoing delivery of our weekly ‘Community Cuppa’ Sessions from the Local Member Grants Scheme.

Decision

County Councillor Ella Worthington considered and approved a Local Member Grant for the reduced amount of £250 to About the Town CIC towards help to fund the ongoing delivery of their weekly ‘Community Cuppa’ Sessions.

The reason for the reduction is due to reserving funding for alternative organisations operating within her division.

Supporting Documents

Report - Cllr Swales.pdf
Report - Cllr de Freitas.pdf

Details

Decision date19 May 2026