Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services

15 December 2006

Youth Opportunity Fund Grants 2006/07

Report of the Director of Children's Services

Item 9

(Amended decision sheet)

Contact: Malcolm Rittman, County Youth Officer, Tel: 01962 846370, email: [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 That the following decision is sought:

    That approval be given for the Youth Opportunity Fund grants 2006/07 summarised below, totalling £23,172:-

    Chandlers Ford Youth Council £14,000
    In Touch Project £9,172

2 Reason

2.1 Supporting young people and youth organisations through Youth Opportunity Fund extends the capacity to increase delivery of effective youth work and supports Corporate Priorities. Providing positive activities for young people leads to safer and more secure communities, the personal and social development of young people leads to maximising their wellbeing and the improvement of facilities enhances the quality of place. As well enabling voluntary organisations, grants help them to work towards the five outcomes of Every Child Matters by encouraging young people to stay safe, be healthy, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well being.

3 Other options considered and rejected - not applicable.

4 Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted - none.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - not applicable.

6 Reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent - not applicable

Approved by Date of decision

Councillor Felicity Hindson MBE

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services