Issue - meetings

To consider an application from Torkington House Residents Group.

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted an application (copies of which had been circulated) requesting funding to support a day trip to Llandudno in August.

RESOLVED – That the Area Committee would not wish to make a grant on this occasion.

To consider an application seeking funding toward the cost of an excursion for residents.

This application was deferred from the April meeting.

Jim Harding (Treasurer of Torkington House Residents Group) and Sharron Baker (Independent Living Coordinator from Stockport Homes) attended the meeting to present their application for Flexibility Funding (copies of which had been circulated) seeking support for a day trip to Llandudno for residents on low incomes to help overcome social isolation.

RESOLVED – That an award of £525 be made from the Area Flexibility Fund to the Torkington House Residents Group as a contribution toward the cost a day trip for residents, and in the event the Group was unable to secure the additional £200 required, that this Area Committee would make up this shortfall in funding.

To consider an application from the Torkington House Residents Group seeking funding toward the cost of an excursion for residents.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this application be deferred to allow for the applicant to attend the meeting.