The Partnership and Project Officer presented the report which set out information about the Community Grant Scheme and summarised applications received by the Council from voluntary organisation for funding during 2018/19.

Details of the appraisal process were provided and included a lengthy and detailed consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economic and Community Development, Cllr Hogarth, the Deputy Portfolio Holders for Economic and Community Development, Cllrs Maskell and McGarvey and Cllr Mrs Bosley who had been trained in appraisal techniques.

In response to questions Members were advised that as part of the conditions of the grant the money had to be ring-fenced for use in the District and monitoring was carried out. Members were advised that the Friends of Holcot refusal was for reasons 2 and 3.

Action 1: Partnership and Project Officer to circulate monitoring figures from 2016/17.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved: That the report be noted, and recommended to Cabinet.