To consider a report of the Cabinet Member Housing recommending a process for awarding grants to voluntary organisations from 2013/14.
On 14th March 2011 Cabinet delegated authority to officers “to conduct a review of whether it would be more appropriate to move towards commissioning and purchasing some of the services that are currently grant aided”.
Following research into the grant making practice of other councils, Southampton City Council is undertaking 12 weeks consultation on how future grants can be allocated in a way that supports strategic priorities, avoids potential duplication, achieves best value and meets the needs of the residents of Southampton.
The formal consultation period closes on 3rd February 2012, when responses and representations made will be collated and a report subsequently submitted to Cabinet recommending a process for awarding grants to voluntary organisations from 2013/14.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 12 Mar 2012 by Cabinet
Lead director: Vanessa Shahani
Department: Housing Portfolio
Contact: Roma Andrews, Development Officer Grants and Voluntary Sector Email: roma.andrews@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 3198.
Consultation process
Meetings. briefings, telephone calls and emails
Consultees
Voluntary and community groups, Members of the public, City Council officers and other relevant statutory sector organisations
Public Comments may be sent to: Roma Andrews, Email roma.andrews@southampton.gov.uk, Tel 0223 8083 3198