Decision details
Ward Councillor Empowerment Fund December 2025
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 December 2025 thirteen project payments totalling
£4,525.29 were approved.
From £177,000 that has been made available for the three
years of this programme. As of 1st January 2026 £70,119.93
remains available for allocation.
Decision:
Thirteen project payments totalling
£4,525.29 were approved during December 2025
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: 05/01/2026
Date of decision: 01/01/2026