Local Councillor Decision – Friends of Lancashire County Ensembles
August 26, 2026 Local Councillor Decision - Preston Rural (Other) 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
County Councillor Maria Jones decided on 26/08/2026 to approve a Local Member Grant for £80 to Friends of Lancashire County Ensembles. The grant is for alleviating transport costs for schools participating in a project. The decision maker reduced the requested amount because they prioritise funding for organisations supporting more residents from their division.
Full council record
Purpose
This report presents an application from a local organisation requesting £1500 towards alleviating the cost of transport for schools to participate in our upcoming project from the Local Member Grants Scheme.
Decision
County Councillor Maria Jones considered and approved a Local Member Grant for the reduced amount of £80 to Friends of Lancashire County Ensembles towards the cost of alleviating the cost of transport for schools to participate in our upcoming project at the Bridgewater Hall in June.
The reason for the reduction is that CC Jones is prioritising funding for organisations that support a larger number of residents from my division.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations approved |
| Decision date | 26 Aug 2026 |