Decision Maker: Pennines Township Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 12, 2024

Purpose: Members to be updated on revenue and capital expenditure, commitments and balances of Pennines Township Funds 2024/25 and enable the allocation of funds to proposed projects.

Content: Councillor Davidson declared a personal and prejudicial interest in reference to Applications 4B - Pennines in Bloom and 4F – Pennines in Bloom - Install an accessible ramp from parking area to picnic benches giving easier access to site for all, by virtue of her appointment as Vice - Chair of the Pennines in Bloom Voluntary Group. During consideration of these two applications, Councillor Davidson left the meeting and took no part to the discussion and voting on these two items of business.   The Committee considered a report of the Director of Public Health and Communities which sought to update on revenue and capital expenditure, commitments and balances of Pennines Township Funds 2024/25 and enable the allocation of funds to proposed projects.   Applicants and projects leads were in attendance to present their applications for funding and to answer the questions of the Township Committee.   The Head of Townships and Libraries was in attendance to present the information and to address the questions of the Councillors.   Resolved: 1.    That the expenditure, commitments and balances for Pennines Township revenue and capital funds in Appendix 1 and 2 of the report be noted; 2.    That the decisions made under delegated authority as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report be noted; 3.    That it be noted that the Head of Townships & Libraries had assessed the proposed projects to be considered for funding against the criteria of eligibility for the Pennines Township Fund, the priorities of the Township and any specific risks have been identified (information detailed in Appendix 4 of the report); 4.    That the Head of Townships & Libraries, in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Pennines Township Committee, be given delegated authority to make decisions on any deferred projects; 5.    That the applications for funding to proposed projects detailed at Appendix 4 of the report be considered, approved refused or deferred as outlined below:   PF/08/24 Cray Junior Activity Club £824.40 Approved PF/09/24 Pennines in Bloom £4,350 Approved –  ALL From Ward funds as per breakdown on P.42 of the report PF/10/24 Bloom Music Community £4,230 Approved PF/11/24 Wardle Library Art Group £2,874.61 Approved PTC/08/24 Sale St/Hare Hill Rd Bollards £1,500 Approved PTC/09/24 Littleborough Canal Side Garden Access Path £4,470 Approved   Reason for decision: Management of the Pennines Township Fund is delegated to the Pennines Township Committee. Pennines Township Funds are allocated to projects that benefit the Township’s community and environment, and realise the Township priorities. To enable the Pennines Township Committee to monitor and review the use of the Pennines Township Funds to ensure continued efficient and effective use of the funds.   Alternatives considered and rejected: In considering the report, Members will decide whether or not to approve the allocation of funds to projects as appropriate.