Decision

The Leader of the Council has decided to approve grant applications for the Green Business Grant Scheme.

Analysis

outcome: The recommended grant applications were approved.

summary: The decision involves approving grant applications for the Green Business Grant Scheme.

topline: The Leader of the Council has decided to approve grant applications for the Green Business Grant Scheme.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves funding for green business initiatives.

affected_stakeholders: ["Green businesses", "Local community"]

contentiousness_score: 2

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

URL: https://folkestone-hythe.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3368

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Green Business Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.

Content: This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Green Business Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award. DECISION:   1.          To receive and note Report C/25/28 2.          To approve the recommended grant applications to the Green Grant Programme as summarised this report.     Reasons for decision:   The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Green Grant Programme.  

Date of Decision: August 29, 2025