Decision details
Ward Councillor Empowerment Fund January 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 January 20226 ten project payments totalling £3245.08 were
approved.
From £177,000 that has been made available for the three
years of this programme. As of 1st February 2026 £66,874.85
remains available for allocation.
Decision:
Ten project payments totalling £3245.08
were approved during January 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: 10/02/2026
Date of decision: 01/02/2026