Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides details relating to the launch of two new Climate Action Now (CAN) Funds; the CAN Seed Fund and the CAN Catalyst Fund.

The Area Committee is asked to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Liz Atherton | liz.atherton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details relating to the launch of two new Climate Action Now (CAN) Funds; the CAN Seed Fund and the CAN Catalyst Fund.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·       Members welcomed the report and the funding options.

·       The CAN fund had already been advertised and publicised within the communities.

·       Members were happy to share the information within their networks locally.

·       It was noted that all community groups and “Friends of” groups were eligible to apply.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.