Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the advice of Gateshead Thrive Fund Advisory Group in relation to Round 2 applications for funding from the Gateshead Thrive Fund and Sporting Grants to Individuals/Talented Athlete Scheme.

RESOLVED:

(i)

That the recommendations for Round 2 of The Gateshead Thrive Fund, as set out in appendix 2 paragraph 4 and appendix 3 of the report be approved.

(ii)

That the recommendations for Sporting Grants to Individuals/Talented Athlete Scheme, as set out in appendix 2 paragraph 4 of the report be approved.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To ensure that the Gateshead Thrive Fund is used to maximise benefits to local communities and is managed effectively.

(B)

To put people and families at the heart of everything we do.

(C)

To support our communities to support themselves and each other.

Councillor J Adams declared a personal and non-pecuniary interest in the above matter because he is a Trustee of St Chads Community Project.

Councillor M McNestry declared a personal and non-pecuniary interest in the above matter because he is the Chair of Chopwell Community Association.