Decision details

1.    That the council enters into three-year grant agreements period with the recipients of Strategic and Priority Outcome Fund grants for the years 2022/23 – 20/25, subject to approval each year of the council’s revenue budget.

2.    That the principles, criteria, funding priorities and outcomes for future grant allocations be approved, as shown in appendix 1 of report CAB3323.

3.    That the approach to accommodate a 20% budget reduction and the allocation of budget between the Strategic and Priority Outcomes Funds for the financial year 2022/23 be noted.

4.    That the processes and timescale set out in report CAB3323 for the next funding round be approved.

5.    That authority be delegated to the Corporate Head of Economy and Community to agree the funding criteria, detailed outcomes, application processes and assessments, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities and Wellbeing.

6.    That authority be delegated to the Corporate Head of Economy and Community to agree the allocation of grants, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities and Wellbeing, and release the grant payments (in instalments where appropriate) based on performance data provided during the financial years.

7.    That authority be delegated to the Service Lead Legal to enter into the grant funding agreements allocated in accordance with the council’s funding criteria.