Local Councillor Decision – Sporting Challenge

August 17, 2026 Local Councillor Decision - Burscough & Rufford (Other) Approved View on council website

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Summary

County Councillor Simon Evans decided on 17/07/2026 to approve a Local Member Grant for £250.00 to Sporting Challenge. The grant is towards the cost of their popular Pool and Ten pin Bowling nights.

Full council record

Purpose

This report presents an application from a local organisation requesting £2000 towards activities for people with learning difficulties from the Local Member Grants Scheme.

Decision

County Councillor Rick Edwards considered and approved a Local Member Grant for the reduced amount of £100 to Sporting Challenge towards the cost of provides the opportunity for adults of 18 and over with learning difficulties the chance to participate in social activities linked to sport.

The reason for the reduction is there is a lack of remaining funds.

Supporting Documents

Report - Cllr de Freitas.pdf
Report - Cllr Owens.pdf
Report - Cllr Worthington.pdf
Report - Cllr Swales.pdf
Report - Cllr Graham.pdf
Report - Cllr Evans.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations approved
Decision date17 Aug 2026