Agenda item

The report was introduced by the Area Council Manager and Members noted the amounts of finance remaining for the 2015/16 financial year.

With regards to the Devolved Ward Budget finance, Members heard how £449.70 remained for Dearne North to allocate and £2,627.46 for Dearne South. It was acknowledged that any remaining unallocated could not be carried forward to future financial years.

Members heard how £3,157.13 remained for Dearne North Ward Alliance to allocate while £7,428.85 was available for Dearne South Ward Alliance.

A discussion took place regarding the awarding of grants for the purchase of equipment and the need to ensure that any equipment remained available for the community to use.  It was suggested that the equipment ought to be managed by the Area Team.

RESOLVED that the report on the Devolved Ward Budgets and Ward Alliance Funds be received.