District Council Cabinet Member Cllr Jo McPherson has agreed to giving a bit more cash to the Citizens Advice Bureau. She has made the following executive decision:
EXECUTIVE DECISION BY PORTFOLIO HOLDER FOR YOUNG PERSONS, ADULT SERVICES, COMMUNITY CARE & WELL-BEING, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY
SUBJECT: REQUEST FROM ROCHFORD & RAYLEIGH CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU FOR EX-GRATIA PAYMENT
1
DECISION MADE
1.1
To approve an ex-gratia payment of ?2150 in response to the request made
by the Rochford and Rayleigh Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) towards the
costs incurred while waiting for receipt of their voluntary sector grant award.
2
REASON FOR DECISION
2.1
To provide additional financial support to the CAB at a time when funding is
contracting.
2.2
The importance of the work undertaken by the CAB to the residents of the
District is recognised as crucial in the current economic climate.
3
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED
3.1
Not to award the ex-gratia payment to the CAB.
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NAME OF PORTFOLIO HOLDER
4.1
Councillor Mrs Jo McPherson