(a)          Decision(s)

That the recommendation of the New Homes Bonus Advisory Grants Panel to award a grant of £102,225 to Haddenham Parish Council for a community path be approved.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

The NHB Advisory Grants Panel had previously decided that the project should be supported but had felt that further detailed information was required before a firm recommendation could be made to Cabinet.  That information had now been received (as set out in the Cabinet report) and the Panel was satisfied that the project complied with the grants criteria.  Funds had been set aside in anticipation of the receipt of the additional information requested.

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

Not to fund the scheme.  However, it was felt that the project now met the Panel’s requirements for the release of the grant funds and Cabinet concurred with this view.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Finance and Services.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None.