Decision

Consideration was given to proposals for the allocation of the 50th Anniversary Community Grant Scheme as detailed in Annex 2 of the report.

The proposed grant allocations focused on projects best meeting the priorities for the Scheme, as set out in paragraph 2.2 of the report, and were assessed against a set of scoring criteria and guidelines as outlined in Annex 1 of the report.  While the scheme was welcomed by the community, the difficulty in agreeing a proposal for the allocations was acknowledged due to significant over-subscription.  However, it was noted that another round of community grant scheme would be available later in the year to hopefully provide support to more community and voluntary groups within the borough.

Cabinet had due regard to the risk assessment, the financial and value for money considerations and the consultation and communication implications.

Cllr M Boughton proposed, seconded by Cllr D Keers and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That the grant allocations for the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council 50th Anniversary Community Grant Scheme, as set out in Annex 2 of the report, be endorsed.