Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Committee agreed to involve External advisors in creating criteria for funding allocation and welcomed suggestions from members. They also instructed the Executive Director to issue a Service Update on potential criteria for the allocation of the funds.
summary: The decision is about the allocation of £1 million to address the cost of living crisis and poverty in the city.
topline: The Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee has decided to engage external advisors in the development of criteria for the allocation of £1 million to combat the cost of living crisis and reduce poverty in the city.
reason_contentious: The issue is contentious due to the high stakes involved in effectively addressing the cost of living crisis and poverty, which are sensitive and pressing issues for local stakeholders. The allocation of substantial funding requires careful consideration to ensure fairness and efficacy, potentially leading to political debates and public scrutiny.
affected_stakeholders: Local residents affected by poverty and the cost of living crisis, external advisors, committee members, and the Executive Director - Corporate Services.
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence in the decision, but the nature of the issue often involves political considerations and may reflect the priorities of the governing party or parties within the council.
URL: https://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=14116
Decision Maker: Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Committee had before it the planner of committee business, as prepared by the Interim Chief Officer – Governance (Assurance). The Committee resolved:- (i) to note that the External advisors would participate in the creation of the criteria for allocating funding as well as recommendations for the allocation of £1million to mitigate against the ongoing cost of living crisis and contribute to alleviating poverty in the city and that suggestions from members would be welcome; (ii) to instruct the Executive Director - Corporate Services, to issue a Service Update on the potential criteria to be considered in order to make recommendations for the allocation of the £1million funding outlined at line 13; and (iii) to otherwise note the Planner.
Date of Decision: March 20, 2024