Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet agrees:

1.      The overall allocation of grants to Voluntary Sector of £1,706,200 for the provision of core grant funding for the 2016/17 financial year and specific awards as set out in the schedule - Appendix A.

2.      Grants totalling £50,840 to organisations to enable the provision of transport as set out in Appendix B.

3.      The Council’s 2016/17 contribution of £291,843 to the London Councils Grants scheme.

Reasons for decision

Cabinet expressed its gratitude to the vibrant local voluntary sector that supports a wide variety of activities and vulnerable residents in Hillingdon. Cabinet agreed to continue its significant financial commitment to this sector during 2016/17. This was in comparison to some other local authorities who had cut their grants budget.

With a small number of organisations where Cabinet had proposed a suitable reduction in the level of funding, it was noted that this would be subject to further consultation and considered again by Cabinet in February 2016.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Cabinet could have made changes to the proposed level of grants.

Officers to action:

Nigel Cramb – Administration Directorate

Classification: Public

The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.