URL: https://democracy.blackpool.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3177

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader of the Council (People) and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £6,500 to each Ward Councillor covered for the financial year 2025/2026. The funding for this scheme can be spent on supplementing funding public services, for the benefit of the local community.   Councillor Ivan Taylor of Claremont Ward has requested: (i)               £2,016.00 as a ward councillor donation to Claremont Park Community Group, towards the cost of fun fair rides for Claremont Gala. Resubmission as organisation details on original application incorrect   Councillor Lynn Williams of Claremont Ward has requested: (ii)             £2,016.00 as a ward councillor donation to Claremont Park Community Group, towards the cost of fun fair rides for Claremont Gala. Resubmission as organisation details on original application incorrect.      

Content: The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £6,500 to each Ward Councillor covered for the financial year 2025/2026. The funding for this scheme can be spent on supplementing funding public services, for the benefit of the local community.   Councillor Ivan Taylor of Claremont Ward has requested: (i)               £2,016.00 as a ward councillor donation to Claremont Park Community Group, towards the cost of fun fair rides for Claremont Gala. Resubmission as organisation details on original application incorrect   Councillor Lynn Williams of Claremont Ward has requested: (ii)             £2,016.00 as a ward councillor donation to Claremont Park Community Group, towards the cost of fun fair rides for Claremont Gala. Resubmission as organisation details on original application incorrect.       The Deputy Leader of the Council agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:   To authorise the requests, as submitted.  

Date of Decision: June 26, 2025