Decision

The Executive Member for Health and Communities has decided to approve £1,000 in funds for transport grants to improve community health and well-being.

Analysis

outcome: The two transport grant awards of £500 each for Dereham Cancer Care and Hockham Parish Council are approved.

summary: The decision involves authorizing funds from the Communities Transport Grant Scheme for two transport grant awards.

topline: The Executive Member for Health and Communities has decided to approve £1,000 in funds for transport grants to improve community health and well-being.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it focuses on improving transport barriers for community health and well-being.

affected_stakeholders: ["Dereham Cancer Care", "Hockham Parish Council", "Residents attending medical appointments"]

contentiousness_score: 2

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

URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2490

Decision Maker: Cllr Tristan Ashby, Executive Member for Health and Communities

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Authorisation to Release Funds from the Communities Transport Grant Scheme - August 2025 D40/25

Content: Authorisation to Release Funds from the Communities Transport Grant Scheme - August 2025 D40/25 That the following 2 Transport grant awards of £500 each are approved.   Dereham Cancer Care - £500 The fund will enable Dereham Cancer Care to pay volunteers their fuel expenses whilst attending events and increase their outreach into the community.  It will also fund taxis for clients where no other forms of transport are suitable.   Hockham Parish Council - £500 The funding will be used to provide alternative means of transport to residents attending medical appointments when the community car scheme is not available and no other suitable forms of transport is available.     Total £1,000     These initiatives focus on transport barriers in relation to connection into local community activity & services, for improved health and well-being outcomes.   ·         To grant the awards ·         Not to grant the awards

Date of Decision: September 1, 2025