Issue - meetings

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from the Cash for Kids Charity towards the cost of providing Christmas gifts to children in Stockport.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Cash for Kids for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£333 from each ward) towards the cost of providing Christmas gifts to children in Stockport.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Members noted that the applicant organisation was not wholly Stockport-based and concern was expressed that any funds granted may not necessarily be used within their own wards.

·         Members were fully supportive of the aims of the organisation, however felt unable to approve the full amount detailed in the application due to the high amount requested and uncertainty relating to whether the funds would be fully spent within their wards.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application received from Cash for Kids for a grant of £525 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£175 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of providing Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in Stockport.