Agenda item

8.1

The Community Assembly Manager submitted a report on the allocation of the remaining amount of £58,600 from the Community Assembly’s Discretionary Budget 2012/13, which had been delegated to the Community Assembly Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Community Assembly.

8.2

RESOLVED: That the East Community Assembly notes the allocations of the remaining £58,600 from its Discretionary Budget 2012/13, which had been delegated to the Community Assembly Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Community Assembly.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

At its meeting held on 27^th September 2012, the Community Assembly had requested the Community Assembly Manager to report back to the Assembly’s December meeting with details of all allocations of funding made under the delegation of authority conferred on her at that meeting.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

The priorities of the Community Assembly were agreed in September 2011, and the Community Assembly Manager had regular discussions with partners and the community about ideas for possible projects.  Those that met the priorities of the Assembly were worked up into a project proposal and all the worked up proposals had been approved for funding.  Other projects may be considered in the future if additional funds become available, and they meet the priorities of the Assembly.

8.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None declared.

8.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

Not Applicable.

8.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Richard Webb, Executive Director, Communities Portfolio

8.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

The relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee to consider a call-in of the decision would be, in this instance, the Safer and Stronger Communities Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee.