Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to the minutes of the Grant Working Group held on 10^th March, 2021.

The Leader referred to the Minutes and advised that the Working Group had agreed a consistent approach in terms of grant allocations be undertaken across the various applicant groups unless a lower specific amount had been requested by an organisation. This rationale was used for Churches, Chapels and Museums and the OAPs, Community Centres and Tenants and Residents accordingly

The Leader advised that a grant application had been declined for a sporting association as it was felt if sport groups were supported via this route it would impact the beneficiaries such as churches, chapels, etc.

The Leader wished to express his thanks to the officers on the good work undertaken in ensuring these grants were agreed prior to the 31^st March in line with deadlines.

RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.