Ward Flexibility Funding - Marple & District Allotment Association
June 17, 2026 Marple Area Committee (Committee) 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
The Marple Area Committee decided to approve an application from the Marple & District Allotment Association for an increased grant of £1,500 from the Delegated Ward Budget on 17/06/2026. This funding is for creating an accessible allotment growing area for people with disabilities, wheelchair users, learning difficulties, and mental health conditions. The committee agreed to provide the grant towards the cost of creating this accessible growing area.
Full council record
Decision
The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from the Marple & District Allotment Association for an increased grant of £1,500 from the Delegated Ward Budget (Marple North Ward allocation only) towards the cost of creating an accessible allotment growing area for people with disabilities, wheelchair users, learning difficulties and mental health conditions.
Alternative options considered
To fund the proposed scheme from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget, however this was discounted on the grounds of the amount requested of £1,000 and the funds being used to create an accessible allotment.
Related Meeting
Marple Area Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 6.00 pm on June 17, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |