URL: https://democracy.blackpool.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3395

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities and Wellbeing

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To note the current progress of the Community Cohesion Fund (CCF) spend within the Community and Volunteering sector.   To outline the process by which the remaining Community Cohesion Fund will be allocated to align with the outcomes of the fund.  

Content: To note the current progress of the Community Cohesion Fund (CCF) spend within the Community and Volunteering sector.   To outline the process by which the remaining Community Cohesion Fund will be allocated to align with the outcomes of the fund.   The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:   1.     To note that the Community Cohesion Fund has supported Grassroots Projects totaling £101,737 as outlined in Appendix A, these were in line with the original bid.   2.     To allocate £30,000 for Community Champion led initiatives, submitted by Councillors.   3.     To approve the proposed process for submitting applications from elected members through the coordination of Member champions and for the Head of Corporate Delivery to assess any applications against the broad criteria outlined in paragraph 6.1  and make appropriate recommendations for approval which will be subject of a decision of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Wellbeing.   4.     To note that £170,000 will be allocated to the empowerment fund and that a further report will be brought forward for approval.              

Date of Decision: December 19, 2025