URL: https://democracy.blackpool.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3655

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Tourism, Arts and Culture

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 Matthew Thomas of Brunswick ward has requested: (i)                  £197.00 as a ward councillor donation to Friends of Layton Rec, towards the cost of a children’s day event.  

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 Matthew Thomas of Brunswick ward has requested: (i)                  £197.00 as a ward councillor donation to Friends of Layton Rec, towards the cost of a children’s day event.   The Leader of the Council agreed the recommendation as outlined as outlined above:   The request is in accordance with the Ward Councillor Grant initiative.    

Date of Decision: July 1, 2026