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Hampshire County Council Amended Decision Sheet

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item 1

19 July 2006

Financial Assistance to Voluntary Organisations and Other Bodies

Report of the Chief Executive

Contact: Louise Pickford - Ext 7355, e-mail: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1. The remaining balance of the budget available for grants to voluntary organisations in 2006/07 is £259,806 after allocating for the grants approved at the last decision day, commitments made in previous years and sums earmarked for specific purposes.

1.2. The following decisions are sought:

    That approval be given to grants being awarded to voluntary organisations and other bodies as listed below:-

Name of Organisation

Decision (£)

1. Waterlooville Business Association

2,000

2. The Life of Sir James Lancaster -Mr Franks, Mapledurwell

500

3. Blendworth Brass Band, Waterlooville

1,000 and request Havant Borough Council to consider a contribution

4. Vyne Community School, Basingstoke

1,000 subject to receipt of further information from the School

2. Reason(s):

2.1. To promote economic, social or environmental well-being within the community. These grants, if awarded, would support Aims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy (Maximising life opportunities, Stewardship of the environment, Achieving economic prosperity, Building strong and safe communities, improving services) of the Corporate Strategy.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Not to award grants to the above organisations.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or Executive Member consulted:

4.1. Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

5.1. Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent:

6.1. Not applicable.

Approved by: .................................................. Date: ...............................

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE