Issue - meetings

To consider requests for grant assistance in accordance with the protocol for the consideration of grant aid to parish and town councils.

Cabinet considered the request for grant assistance within the protocol for the consideration of grant aid to Parish and Town Councils. Kimberley Town Council had requested a grant of £1,919 to support the return of the Kimberley Food Festival in July this year and to cover the cost of the traffic management and road closure requirements of this event to create a safe and entertaining event for visitors and residents in Kimberley.

RESOLVED that the grant aid request to Kimberley Town Council of up to £1,919 be approved.

Reason

As part of the Protocol, Grant Aid would only be given in support of specific projects or services and not as a general grant towards the services provided by a Parish/Town Council. There was no budgetary provision for Capital grants to Parish Councils. The grant aid request was in line with the current Corporate Plan aims for supporting people to live well and provide a safe place for everyone.