Decision

The Executive Director Resources has decided to allocate funding for food and essentials to Stockbridge Village Tenants Association.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves allocating £0.003m for food and essentials to Stockbridge Village Tenants Association for the period July to September 2025.

topline: The Executive Director Resources has decided to allocate funding for food and essentials to Stockbridge Village Tenants Association.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves funding for a community organization providing essential services.

affected_stakeholders: ["Stockbridge Village Tenants Association", "Residents of Stockbridge Village"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: No mention or implication of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://councillors.knowsley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7483

Decision Maker: Executive Director Resources (Stephan Van Arendsen)

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report sets out a proposed funding allocation of £0.003m for food and essentials to Stockbridge Village Tenants Association for the period July to September 2025. This will be funded from resources allocated for this purpose from the seventh round of Government’s Household Support Fund (April 2025 to March 2026).  

Content: This report sets out a proposed funding allocation of £0.003m for food and essentials to Stockbridge Village Tenants Association for the period July to September 2025. This will be funded from resources allocated for this purpose from the seventh round of Government’s Household Support Fund (April 2025 to March 2026).   The Executive Director (Resources) in consultation with the Leader of the Council is recommended to agree an allocation of funding totalling £0.003m to Stockbridge Village Tenants Association as follows:   Total Food / Essentials £ Funding for food and essentials 3000 Admin payment (5%) 150 Total proposed allocation for food and essentials 3150   This model of community funding has been utilised over the pandemic and cost of living crisis periods and has proven a successful means of supporting the community.  This organisation currently provides a foodbank and food club offer in Stockbridge Village.  

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025