Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve a grant to support the sustainability of a Tamworth Branch of Samaritans.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet authorised a grant of £5,000 per year for three years, with an option to extend for an additional year.

summary: The decision involves approving a grant to support the sustainability of a Tamworth Branch of Samaritans to provide services for residents.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve a grant to support the sustainability of a Tamworth Branch of Samaritans.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds and the decision to support a specific organization.

affected_stakeholders: ["Tamworth Samaritans", "Tamworth residents", "Council"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.tamworth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=919

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To update on the grant awarded to Samaritans which ends on 31st March 2025 and to seek approval for a further grant award to support the sustainability of a Tamworth Branch to provide a range of services for Tamworth residents

Content: Report of the Portfolio Holder for Cooperative Council, Community Partnerships and Anti-Social Behaviour, to update on the grant awarded to Samaritans which ends on 31st March 2025 and to seek approval for a further grant award to support the sustainability of a Tamworth Branch to provide a range of services for Tamworth residents.   RESOLVED that Cabinet:     1. Authorised a grant to Tamworth Samaritans to the value of £5,000 per year for three years for the period 1st April 2025– 31st March 2028 to the value of £15,000 with an option to extend for one (1) further successive period of one (1) year subject to Council requirements, the continuing availability of funding, satisfactory delivery of the services and the agreement of both parties.     2. Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Communities and Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Cooperative Council, Community Partnerships and Anti-Social Behaviour to manage the grant including any variations during the term of the grant.       (Moved by Councillor C Dean and seconded by Councillor N Arkney)      

Date of Decision: December 12, 2024