Decision details

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet:

1. Agrees the allocation of grants to Voluntary Sector groups totalling £1,653,998 for the 2010/11 financial year as set out in the schedule attached to this report.

2. Approves the proposal to extend the current three year Service Level Agreement due to end March 2010 to March 2011.

3. Approves the recommended increase in funding to Homestart of £20k, subject to funds being approved as part of the MTFF Budget 2010/11.

4. Agrees to the Council’s contribution of £874,925 to the London Councils Grant scheme for 2010/11

Reasons for decision

Cabinet was pleased at its record of being a long-term supporter of the Voluntary Sector. Cabinet’s decision to agree a range of grants allowed for Hillingdon’s vibrant voluntary sector to provide a range of services that compliment or are in addition to those provided by the Council.

Whilst agreeing to the Council’s contribution to the London Councils Grant Scheme, Cabinet expressed its wish to see Hillingdon and other outer London Boroughs benefit more from the scheme than at present.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Cabinet could have made changes to the recommendations or rejected them.

Officer to action:

Nigel Cramb, Deputy Chief Executive’s Office