Decision details
Ward Councillor Empowerment Fund February 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 February 2026 nine project payments totalling £12,168.74
were approved.
From £177,000 that has been made available for the three
years of this programme.
Submission's for £15,772 have been received for projects that
are awaiting approval.
As of 1st March 2026 £38,934 remains available for
allocation.
Decision:
Nine project payments totalling
£12,168.74 were approved during February 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: 02/03/2026
Date of decision: 02/03/2026