The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Director of Neighbourhoods which provided an update on revenue and capital expenditure, commitments and balances of Middleton Township Funds 2021/22 and to enable the Sub Committee to consider the allocation of funds to proposed projects.

Alternatives considered:

In considering the report, Members could decide whether or not to approve the allocation of funds to projects.

Resolved:

1. That the expenditure, commitments and balances for Middleton Township revenue and capital funds as detailed in Appendix 1 and 2 of the report be noted;

2. That the decisions made under delegated authority as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report be noted;

3. That it be noted that the Townships & Communities Manager has assessed proposed projects to be considered for funding against the criteria of eligibility for the Middleton Township Fund, the priorities of the Township and that any specific risks had been identified in the report;

4. That approval be given to amalgamating the Township Projects Fund and Township Events Fund together to create one fund for the remainder of the Municipal Year;

5. That the applications for Township Funds be dealt with as follows:-

Reasons for the decision:

Management of the Middleton Township Fund is delegated to the Middleton Township Devolved Funding & Devolved Services Sub Committee.

Middleton Township Funds are allocated to projects that benefit the Township’s community and environment, and realise the Township priorities.

To enable the committee to monitor and review the use of the Middleton Township Funds to ensure continued efficient and effective use of the funds. Eligible for call in – yes