Local Councillor Decision - Gregson Festival Group

September 17, 2026 Local Councillor Decision - Lancaster Central (Other) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

Local Councillor Decision - Lancaster Central, County Councillor Gina Dowding, rejected a Local Member Grant to Gregson Festival Group on 17/09/2026. The councillor is reserving funding for other locally based organisations.

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Purpose

This report presents an application from a local organisation requesting £353.16 towards the cost of Leaflets, Craft Materials, Sensory Toys and a story book for their Quiet Santa's Grotto for the neurodivergent children in their area from the Local Member Grants Scheme.

Decision

County Councillor Gina Dowding considered and rejected a Local Member Grant to Gregson Festival Group towards the cost of the Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Craft workshop and our Santa Float. 

The reason for the rejection is the councillor is reserving funding for other locally based organisations.

Supporting Documents

Report - Cllr Dowding.pdf

Details

Decision date17 Sep 2026