URL: https://democracy.blackpool.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3658

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader of the Council (People) and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £6,500 to each Ward Councillor covered for the financial year 2026/2027. The funding for this scheme can be spent on supplementing funding public services, for the benefit of the local community.   Councillor Lynn Williams of Claremont ward has requested: (i)                  £3500.00 as a ward councillor donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of a Rainbow Street Party. (ii)                £2491.30 as a ward councillor donation to Claremont Park Community Centre, towards the cost of Claremont Gala.   Councillor Ivan Taylor of Claremont ward has requested: (i)                  £3500.00 as a ward councillor donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of a Rainbow Street Party. (ii)                £2491.30 as a ward councillor donation to Claremont Park Community Centre, towards the cost of Claremont Gala.    

Content: The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £6,500 to each Ward Councillor covered for the financial year 2026/2027. The funding for this scheme can be spent on supplementing funding public services, for the benefit of the local community.   Councillor Lynn Williams of Claremont ward has requested: (i)                  £3500.00 as a ward councillor donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of a Rainbow Street Party. (ii)                £2491.30 as a ward councillor donation to Claremont Park Community Centre, towards the cost of Claremont Gala.   Councillor Ivan Taylor of Claremont ward has requested: (i)                  £3500.00 as a ward councillor donation to Community and Environmental Services, towards the cost of a Rainbow Street Party. (ii)                £2491.30 as a ward councillor donation to Claremont Park Community Centre, towards the cost of Claremont Gala.     The Deputy Leader of the Council agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:   To authorise the requests, as submitted.  

Date of Decision: July 2, 2026