Issue - meetings

To consider an application received on behalf of the Stockport Canal Boat Trust for funding of £1000 (with £95.24 being sought from this Area Committee) towards the cost of a new platform lift to give access for wheelchairs to the New Horizons canal boat which is specially designed for people with disabilities.

(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 the application for funding could be considered prior to the applicant organisation making arrangements for the acquisition of equipment associated with their application).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application on behalf of Stockport Canal Boat Trust for ward flexibility funding towards the cost of a new platform lift to give access for wheelchairs to the New Horizons canal boat which is specially designed for people with disabilities.

RESOLVED - That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £142.86 (£47.62 from each ward allocation) to Stockport Canal Boat Trust towards the cost of a new platform lift to give access for wheelchairs to the New Horizons canal boat which is specially designed for people with disabilities.

To consider an application received on behalf of the Stockport Canal Boat Trust for funding of £1000 (with £95.24 being sought from this Area Committee) towards the cost of a new platform lift to give access for wheelchairs to the New Horizons canal boat which is specially designed for people with disabilities.

James Dunlop attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Stockport Canal Boat Trust/ New Horizons for Ward Flexibility Funding towards the cost of a new platform lift to give access for wheelchairs to the New Horizons canal boat which is specially designed for people with disabilities.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be recommended to make a grant of £95.24 to the Stockport Canal Boat Trust/ New Horizons towards the cost of a new platform lift to give access for wheelchairs to the New Horizons canal boat which is specially designed for people with disabilities.