Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Campuses, Area Boards and Broadband
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To update and provide clarity to the 2012/13 Area Boards grants process.
To provide greater scope for community led projects and activities undertaken by the voluntary and community sector in each community area; to ensure clarity and transparency of area board/councillor led projects and provide area boards with greater clarity on the administrative and decision making processes associated with the full range of delegated Area Board Grant Funding.
No change to the grant process or make a range of minor improvements to the funding criteria and application forms (provided to us by councillors, officers and members of the public), to ensure ease of use and greater clarity.
To only give small grants to those with a formal constitution or to allow un-constituted groups to apply, in an effort to enhance the opportunity to build local capacity in communities.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Undertaken through joint Community Area Manager and Councillor Working Group
Contact: Miranda Gilmour 01672 515742 email: miranda.gilmour@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 03/04/2012
Date of decision: 03/04/2012
Effective from: 14/04/2012
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