Decision
Analysis
outcome: The People and Communities Committee agreed to accept the Letter of Variance and adopt Option 2 for the allocation of funds.
summary: The decision involves accepting additional funding for the Integrated Advice Partnership Fund through the Community Support Programme.
topline: The People and Communities Committee has decided to accept additional funding for the Integrated Advice Partnership Fund.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds and may impact various community stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Integrated Advice Partnership Fund", "Department for Communities", "Director of Neighbourhood Services"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://minutes.belfastcity.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4584
Decision Maker: People and Communities Committee
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Committee considered a report in respect of the above-mentioned matter in that the Council had received a Letter of Variance from the Department for Communities in relation to the Community Support Programme which provided for an additional in-year allocation of £79,784.78 for the Integrated Advice Partnership Fund. After discussion, the Committee noted the contents of the report; and • agreed that the CX accept the Letter of Variance on behalf of Council; • agreed to adopt Option 2 as set out within 3.8 of the report; and • delegated authority to the Director of Neighbourhood Services to make awards for eligible activity based on Option 2 as set out within the report.
Date of Decision: October 7, 2025