The Chief Officer for Communities and Business presented a report on the Community Grant Scheme draft allocations and summarised applications received by the Council from voluntary organisations for funding during 2016/17.  She advised Members that those organisations in receipt of a community grant were monitored to ensure that the funds were used in accordance with the purpose brief of each scheme.

The report was to be considered at Cabinet on 3 March 2016, and was for information.

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.