Decision details

MHCLG Community Champions Grant Allocation

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Allocation of MHCLG Community Champions Programme Grant

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: To allocate the Government grant funding to provide support to residents most at risk from Covid19 through a community engagement approach according to proposals brought forward and endorsed by the Community Champions Steering Group

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - To allocate the Government grant funding to provide support to residents most at risk from Covid19 through a community engagement approach according to updated proposals brought forward and endorsed by the Community Champions Steering Group
Option 2 - Not to allocate the Government Grant as set out in this report. This will mean that the proposals set out in this report will not go ahead limiting the ability of the Council to support vulnerable residents during the COVID crisis

Alternative options considered:

Not to allocate the Government Grant as set out in this report. This will mean that the proposals set out in this report will not go ahead limiting the ability of the Council to support vulnerable residents during the COVID crisis

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation has taken place via the Community Champions Steering Group, and engagement with VCFSE organisations working within at risk communities.

Contact: Rachel Dyson, Thriving Communities Hub Lead 0161 770 5755, Email: rachel.dyson@oldham.gov.uk Email: rachel.dyson@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 07/04/2021

Date of decision: 26/03/2021

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