Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations for the grants were approved by the Chief Finance Officer.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of applications for Councillor Community Grants.
topline: The Chief Finance Officer has decided to approve applications for Councillor 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", "Local community members"]
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=500000035
Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer)
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To approve applications for Councillor Community Grants
Content: To approve applications for Councillor 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 Hurstbourne Priors Parish Council Evingar £1000 Tadley Town Council Tadley & Pamber £3000 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 20, 2026