Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Director of Change and Delivery.

To approve the External Funding Strategy.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member for Resources, presented the report of the Director of Change and Delivery which presented the External Funding Strategy for approval.

Members noted the shared External Funding Strategy which would support officers in levering additional revenue into the council to help deliver priorities, by setting out a consistent approach to planning and approval of external fundings applications.

The strategy would support a two-pronged approach where the council would identify priorities and projects alongside any external funding opportunities available that would support these priorities. The strategy aimed to provide a framework for good governance and would support the priorities set by each Council.

Resolved (unanimously)

To approve the External Funding Strategy.

Reasons for recommendations

The External Funding Strategy will ensure there is a consistent process for applying for external grants and funding. The strategy will help the Council to have better oversight of the application process, monitoring and delivery.

Other options considered and rejected

The alternative option would be not to adopt an External Funding Strategy. This has been rejected as it is a management action from the Annual Governance Statement.