Decision

The Director for Communities has decided to approve recommendations in the community

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved

summary: The council has made a decision regarding recommendations in the community

topline: The Director for Communities has decided to approve recommendations in the community

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves community recommendations

affected_stakeholders: ["Community members", "Local businesses", "Council members"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in this decision

URL: https://democracy.eastherts.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2796&J=1

Decision Maker: Director for Communities

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: At its meeting of 14th May 2025, Council approved the use of up to £60,000 of UKSPF funds to support the Arts in East Herts programme. A total of £39,317 of the available funding is being allocated to 48 applications for a grant for activities and events which have met the eligibility and assessment criteria. At the same meeting, Council delegated decision-making on all UKSPF spend on Arts in East Herts to the Head of Housing and Health (now the Director for Communities) acting in consultation with the Executive Member for Communities.

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Date of Decision: August 15, 2025