Issue - meetings

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £184.56 from the Marple Area Committee (£46.14 from each ward allocation only) towards the cost of printing 100 copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter (monthly) for those who are facing digital poverty and exclusion in the community.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of African and Caribbean Community Association towards the cost of printing paper copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter to help people suffering from digital poverty and exclusion to engage with the local community and activities.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £92.28 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£46.14 each from the Marple North and Marple South & High Lane ward allocations) towards the cost of printing paper copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter to help people suffering from digital poverty and exclusion to engage with the local community and activities.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £184.56 from the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee (£46.14 from each ward allocation only) towards the cost of printing 100 copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter (monthly) for those who are facing digital poverty and exclusion in the community.

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that as to delay consideration of the application would place the applicant at a significant disadvantage in the progression of their activity.)

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received on behalf of the African and Caribbean Community Association towards the cost of printing 100 copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter (monthly) for those who are facing digital poverty and exclusion in the community.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from the African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £184.56 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£46.14 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of printing 100 copies of ‘The Advocate’ newsletter (monthly) for those who are facing digital poverty and exclusion in the community.