Issue - decisions

Date of Decision:

3^rd February 2025

Title:

Town Centre Events Grants - Spring 2025

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Leanne Buchan, Head of Creative Programming & Engagement

Details of Specific Cabinet Delegation

or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

·       Authorisation of grants up to a value of £25000 according to the Council’s criteria for cultural, leisure and events grants. This is derived from Page 31 of the Sub Scheme of Delegation, Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

·       The implementation of any functions associated with any grant/funding regime, including, but not limited to, National Grants/funding, SYMCA funds, Grants & Programmes and European Funding/Grants.  This is derived from Page 22 of the Sub Scheme of Delegation, Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Decision:

·       Waive the fees and costs associated with Event Application Packs

·       Approve the award of Four grants of £2,000 each to support Town Centre activities

Reasons for the Decision:

The decision has been in accordance with the funding agreement relating to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Grant to support Town Centre Events

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Do Nothing – Event organisation carries a range of costs such as venue hire, marketing, equipment hire, catering and paying performers. In addition, costs associated with Council fees and charges related event application packs for events taking place on Council land can make the cost of hosting event prohibitive. Without support from the Council organisers may not have the means to organise events which stifles talent development in the community and places additional pressure on the available resources within the Council’s events team..

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

Add the details of the report or parts of report considered in making the decision.

The report of the Town Centre Event Grants Programme – Spring 2025 considered by Leanne Buchan, Head of Creative Programming & Engagement