Decision

The Cllr Tristan Ashby has decided to approve £1,000 in Transport Grant Awards to support residents with complex medical needs and stroke survivors in accessing healthcare and community services.

Analysis

outcome: The decision was to approve 2 x Transport Grant Awards of £500 each, totaling £1,000, for Ashill Welfare Charity and Mid Norfolk Stroke Group.

summary: The decision is about authorising funds from the Communities Transport Grant Scheme to support residents with complex medical needs and stroke survivors in accessing healthcare and community services.

topline: The Cllr Tristan Ashby has decided to approve £1,000 in Transport Grant Awards to support residents with complex medical needs and stroke survivors in accessing healthcare and community services.

reason_contentious: This issue is not likely to be contentious as it focuses on providing support for vulnerable residents with specific needs.

affected_stakeholders: ["Residents of Ashill with complex medical needs", "Stroke survivors in Mid Norfolk", "Ashill Welfare Charity", "Mid Norfolk Stroke Group"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2479

Decision Maker: Cllr Tristan Ashby, Executive Member for Health and Communities

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Authorisation to release funds from the Communities Transport Grant Scheme – June 2025.

Content: Authorisation to release funds from the Communities Transport Grant Scheme – June 2025. That the following 2 x Transport Grant Awards of £500 each are approved.   Ashill Welfare Charity - £500 The funding would be used to directly support residents in Ashill who have complex medical needs to help with costs towards travel to NHS hospitals in London and other national hospitals as well as local NHS hospitals.   Mid Norfolk Stroke Group - £500 The funding would allow the group to organise taxis or community cars to transport people to the group. Some stroke survivors are unable to drive, or unable to get into an ordinary car (wheelchair access required), unable to get public transport.   Total £1,000.00     These initiatives focus on transport barriers in relation to connection into local community activity & services, for improved health and well-being outcomes. ·         To grant the awards ·         Not to grant the awards

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025