Decision
Analysis
outcome: The grants were approved and funding allocated to SEND was released to support other projects.
summary: The decision involves approving grants totaling £156,779 to 11 groups for mental health and wellbeing, and youth NEET support.
topline: The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member has decided to approve grants totaling £156,779 to 11 groups for mental health and youth NEET support.
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves allocating public funds to specific organizations and reallocating funding from SEND to other projects.
affected_stakeholders: ["11 groups receiving grants", "SEND recipients", "young people", "mental health organizations"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://southribble.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3237
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member (Communities and Customers)
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: 1. To approve a total award of £156,779 to 11 groups under the three grant schemes detailed below: · Mental Health and Wellbeing, £105,029 to seven organisations listed at point 17. · Youth NEET Support, £51,750 to four organisations listed at point 19. 2. To release the funding allocated to SEND to support other projects that contribute to either SEND, young people or mental health, with projects to be determined by the director of Communities and Leisure in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities and Customer.
Date of Decision: July 28, 2026