Decision details
Ward Councillor Empowerment Fund March 2026
Decision Maker: Executive Director - Resources
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
The current programme runs for three years (01
April 2023 - 31 March 2026)
In March 2026 eighteen project payments totalling £13,434
were approved.
From £177,000 that has been made available for the three
years of this programme. As of 1st April 2026 £42,172
remained unallocated.
Submitted Applications totalling £27,934.94 have been
received for projects that are awaiting processing and
approval.
It therefore is anticipated that once all applications have been
processed the final underspend for the programme will be
£14,237.17.
Decision:
Eighteen project payments totalling
£13,434 were approved during March 2026.
All projects were submitted by B&NES Ward Councillors and
agreement to fund each project was given by David Dixon - Corporate
Engagement Manager.
Alternative options considered:
Option 1 - Agree the funding applications if
the criteria is met.
Option 2 - Reject the application if it did not fit the
criteria.
Publication date: 09/04/2026
Date of decision: 01/04/2026