Decision details

Grant Consultation

Reference: D1705

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To request approval to start formal consultation with Gedling Borough councillors and RCAN in relation to changes to the current Members’ Pots and grant awards, to enable the creation of a Community Grant scheme, governed by a cross-party group of councillors, that positively impacts outcomes for residents in the borough.

Decision:

To request approval to start formal consultation with Gedling Borough councillors and RCAN in relation to changes to the current Members’ Pots and grant awards, to enable the creation of a Community Grant scheme, governed by a cross-party group of councillors, that positively impacts outcomes for residents in the borough

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure that Gedling’s grant funded activity is transparent, value for money and maximises positive impact while operating within the available revenue budget of the Council.

Alternative options considered:

As detailed in the Decision report

Publication date: 22/01/2026

Date of decision: 22/01/2026

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