Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Battye.

Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair

There were no items of urgent business received.

To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting.

Councillor McMahon declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Agenda Item 6, Budget Report (Failsworth Carnival). He left the room for this item and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.

Mel Garner declared a Pecuniary Interest in Agenda Item 6, Budget Report (Failsworth Carnival). He left the room for this item and took no part in the discussion thereon.

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To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

No Public Question were received.

The Minutes of the Failsworth & Hollinwood District Partnership Finance Sub-Committee held on 29^th November 2012 are attached for approval.

RESOLVED - That the minutes of the meeting held on 29^th November 2012 be approved as a correct record.

The District Partnership Finance Sub Committee received a report detailing the budget commitments and sought consideration of funding proposals for a number of projects and schemes. It was highlighted that the remaining balance was £4,115.72.

Members discussed the funding request from Failsworth Carnival Committee in light of the discussion which has already taken place.  Members were informed that other funding streams were being explored and whilst it was important to continue to support the Carnival, a reduction in funding from the District Partnership was advisable.

RESOLVED – That

1.  Failsworth Carnival Committee be granted £3,000 in support of the 2013 Carnival;

2.  Further support to the Failsworth Carnival would be limited to £2,500 in 2014 and £2,000 in 2015 (subject to a request for funding being received);

3.  The funding request from Grass Roots ASDAN was withdrawn from the District Partnership following full funding being provided from a Ward Councillor’s budget;

4.  The budget position be noted.