Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:          1)       That the addition of Social Enterprises and Community Interest Companies eligible to apply to the Financial Assistance Scheme be approved.

2)       That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Culture, Heritage and Health to approve future minor amendments to the eligibility and award criteria of the Council’s Financial Assistance scheme.

Reason for Decision

To ensure the Scheme is completely inclusive.

Councillor Nockolds presented a report which sought Cabinet approval to include Social Enterprises (SE’s) and Community Interest Companies (CIC’s) in the list of organisations eligible to apply to the Borough Council’s Financial Assistance Scheme. It was explained that the Norfolk Community Foundation who administered the scheme on behalf of the Council would carry out the checks required under the scheme.

RESOLVED:          1)       That the addition of Social Enterprises and Community Interest Companies eligible to apply to the Financial Assistance Scheme be approved.

2)       That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Culture, Heritage and Health to approve future minor amendments to the eligibility and award criteria of the Council’s Financial Assistance scheme.

Reason for Decision

To ensure the Scheme is completely inclusive.