Agenda item

The report was introduced by the Area Council Manager and Members noted the significant proportion of Devolved Ward Budget allocated in both wards.  It was noted that £3,268.88 remained in the Dearne North Ward and £4,196.64 in Dearne South.   Members acknowledged that the decision to devolve Area Council funds to the Ward level could be revisited should there be a need in the future.

Due to the success of the bulky waste collection scheme, it was suggested that further finance be allocated to this, should the current allocation be exhausted.

With regards to Ward Alliance Funds remaining, it was noted that £11,928.85 remained for Dearne North and £10,470.65 for Dearne South, and the need to accelerate project development to make use of the funds was stressed.

Members noted that the Area Team had established a means by which to monitor the expenditure of the Ward Alliance Fund, and the volunteer hours generated, which would be used to feedback to Ward Alliances.

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