Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: The decision is about approving applications for Community Grants.
topline: The Chief Finance Officer has decided to approve applications for Community Grants.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as the applications complied with the scheme rules and guidance.
affected_stakeholders: ["Organizations receiving grants", "Ward Councillors", "Chief Finance Officer"]
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.basingstoke.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=500000034
Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer)
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To approve applications for Community Grants
Content: To approve applications for Community Grants Under delegations approved by Cabinet in February 2020, Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer) has approved the granting of Councillor Community Grants to: Organisation Ward Amount The Berg Neighbourhood Watch Scheme South Ham £831.89 Little Acorns Toddler Group - Sherbornes with Pamber Churches (PCC) Sherborne and Rooksdown £500.00 Marnell Bowling Club Popley £1650.00 Hamara Club Eastrop and Grove £750.00 Basingstoke Multicultural Forum Brighton Hill, Brookvale & Kings Furlong and Popley £2000.00 Ward Councillors respectively approved that the grant applications will be made from their allocations and officers have carried out due diligence checks to ensure compliance with the scheme eligibility rules. The council could decide not to award these grants. However, the applications complied with published scheme rules and adhered to the guidance provided to councillors and applicants. None
Date of Decision: July 2, 2026