Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Town Clerk.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Deputy Town Clerk concerning the release of annual grants to local organisations where funds had been agreed during the budget-setting process.

Members noted the value and services provided by all groups listed in the report and were happy to support the release of budgeted funds for the benefit of Witney residents subject to any necessary paperwork being obtained.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, the release of an award of £2,000 to Volunteer Link be approved and,

3.      That, the release of grants as presented to Witney & District Museum, Witney & District Twinning Association, and Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire be approved and released subject to a written request and supporting documents where required and,

4.      That, £1,000 be released to Oxfordshire Play Association towards a Play Day on town council land in August 2025 and,

5.      That, £2,400 be released by way of a grant to Witney Carnival Committee towards the Witney Carnival in July 2025 and,

6.      That, with the exception of Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire, the above grants be awarded under the General Power of Competence and,

7.      That, the grant to Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire be awarded under Section 142 of the Local Government Act 1972 and,

8.      That, all grant awarded groups be asked to acknowledge the Town Council’s support in any promotional material.