Decision

The Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Devolved Services Sub-Committee has decided to allocate funds to various proposed projects for Middleton Township Funds 2025/26.

Analysis

outcome: Various projects were approved for funding from different Township funds, while some applications were withdrawn.

summary: The Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Devolved Services Sub-Committee considered the allocation of funds to proposed projects for Middleton Township Funds 2025/26.

topline: The Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Devolved Services Sub-Committee has decided to allocate funds to various proposed projects for Middleton Township Funds 2025/26.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds to specific projects, which could potentially impact different stakeholders in the community.

affected_stakeholders: ["Township residents", "Township and Communities Manager", "Project applicants"]

contentiousness_score: 6

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

URL: https://democracy.rochdale.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2770

Decision Maker: Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Devolved Services Sub-Committee

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Members to be updated on revenue and capital expenditure, commitments and balances of Middleton Township Funds 2025/26 and enable the allocation of funds to proposed projects.

Content: The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Director of Public Health and Communities, which provided an update on revenue and capital expenditure, commitments and balances of Middleton Township Funds 2025/26, which enabled the Sub-Committee to consider the allocation of funds to proposed projects.   Alternatives considered:   In considering the report, Members could decide whether or not to approve the allocation of funds to projects.   Resolved 1.    That the expenditure, commitments and balances for Middleton Township revenue and capital funds as detailed in Appendix 1 and 2 of the report be noted; 2.    That decisions made under delegated authority as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report be noted; 3.    That it be noted that the Townships and Communities Manager had assessed proposed projects to be considered for funding against the criteria of eligibility for the Middleton Township Fund, the priorities of the Township and that any specific risks had been identified in the report; 4.    That the applications for Township Funds be dealt with as follows:-     Application   Decision Functional Fitness Approved - £3240 from Township Revenue Projects Fund Hey Kids Project being fully funded from alternative funding source – application withdrawn Christmas Lights Switch On Event Approved - £10000 from Township Events Fund Highfield Drive Grit Bin Approved - £1050 from East Ward Capital Funds The Downs Grit Bin Approved - £1050 from East Ward Capital Funds   Mayburn Close / York Road fence and handrails Approved - £1959 from East Ward Capital Funds Langley Lane waiting restrictions Approved - £2500 from West Ward Revenue Funds Middleton Archer Silhouette Approved - £1320 from Township Capital Projects Funds Borrowdale Road community asset infrastructure improvement Approved - £14112 from West Ward Revenue Funds Nigeria Community association –Community Centre development Approved - £2277.20 from Township Projects Capital Funds Penryn Park Bench Approved – £1375 (East Ward Capital Funds £441 and East Ward Revenue Funds £734) Truffet Park Carved Benches Approved - £5180 (West Ward Capital Funds £2590 and Capital Projects Funds £2590 Compton Way bollards Approved - £700 from East Ward Revenue Funds   Mainway East Bollards Application withdrawn   Eligible for call-in - yes

Date of Decision: July 3, 2025