RESOLVED: That the proposed review of the Community Grants Policy and criteria be noted.
RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That the criteria and outline consultation process be approved, subject to the following amendments:
· Grant eligibility criteria clause B on page 96 of the report - grants to only be given to organisations based within the North Hertfordshire District rather than broadly ‘be for the benefit of North Hertfordshire residents.’
REASON FOR DECISION: The awarding of grant funding awards to organisations, charities and voluntary groups, and the use of grant budgets devolved to Area Committees allows the Authority to further its aims and overarching Priorities of the Council and District.