Issue - meetings

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Bee Sober CIC for a grant of £178.60 (£37.60 from Hazel Grove, £70.50 from Offerton and £70.50 from Stepping Hill ward allocations) towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Bee Sober CIC for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

It was noted that the webcast to a previous meeting that the applicant was in attendance was shared with Members of the Committee and Members had supported the application via email.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Bee Sober CIC for a grant of £178.60 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£37.60 from Hazel Grove, £70.50 from Offerton and £70.50 from Stepping Hill ward allocations) towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Bee Sober CIC for a grant of £178.60 (£37.60 from Hazel Grove, £70.50 from Offerton and £70.50 from Stepping Hill wards allocation) towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Bee Sober CIC for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

It was commented that whilst Members were supportive of the organisation, additional information was required around the location of the company and beneficiaries specified.  

RESOLVED – That the decision be delegated to the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer) in consultation with Members of the Area Committee in order not to delay the funding, pending satisfactory information around the beneficiaries of the project.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Bee Sober CIC for a grant of £178.60 (£37.60 from Hazel Grove, £70.50 from Offerton and £70.50 from Stepping Hill wards allocation) towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

A representative of the Assistant Director – Legal & Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Bee Sober CIC for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of organising walk and talk events, supplying refreshments, and the printing of leaflets and posters to increase awareness to support those in recovery.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred until a later meeting of the Area Committee at which the applicant could attend the meeting.