Decisions for issue Three-Year Grant Process 2010-2013

That future discretionary grants programme for 2010-2013 be approved. The size of the programme to be determined by the 2010-11 budget strategy subject to the council’s financial position, the indicative amount being equivalent to the 2008-09 budget level plus appropriate inflationary uplift (approx £1,584,000 pa. please see 5.1).

That revised vision for the discretionary grants programme, as detailed in paragraph 3.9, accompanied by updated eligibility criteria reflecting the new corporate priorities, be adopted.

That the current application procedure, appraisal process & delivery mechanism including the recommended timetable (see Appendix 1. ‘Timetable Three Year Strategic Grants 2010-13’) be approved.