Decision

The Leader of the Council has decided to approve a £27,513 grant to Preston Community Network.

Analysis

outcome: The grant was approved and will be financed from the Community Grants budget.

summary: The decision involves approving a grant of £27,513 to Preston Community Network.

topline: The Leader of the Council has decided to approve a £27,513 grant to Preston Community Network.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds to a specific community organization.

affected_stakeholders: ["Preston Community Network", "Council members", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://preston.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1325

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report seeks permission to utilise £27,513 of funding, the majority slipped from 2024/2025 to fund Preston Community Network until March 2026. This would enable the service to continue the momentum built to date and allow for further discussions around the necessary infrastructure organisations needed to support Preston’s Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector.

Content: Cabinet approved a £27,513 grant to Preston Community Network for the purposes set out in this report financed from the Community Grants budget.  

Date of Decision: August 22, 2025