Issue - meetings

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from the African and Caribbean Community Association for a grant of £999.36 (£56.14 from Bramhall North, £46.14 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £46.14 from Cheadle Hulme South wards allocation) towards the cost of printing newsletters.

(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 as to delay consideration of the application would place the applicant at significant disadvantage in the progression of their project).

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 for a grant of the Ward Flexibility Budget 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 £148.42 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£56.14 from Bramhall North and £46.14 each from Bramhall South & Woodford and Cheadle Hulme South 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.