Decision details

To consider recommendations concerning the renewal of funding for Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester.  To update members on funding to be provided by WSCC.  Consider delegating to the Cabinet Member for Community Services entering into contract with WSCC to receive monies for the continued commissioning of infrastructure support.

RESOLVED

(1)  That the existing funding provided by Chichester District Council for a support service for the voluntary and community sector in Chichester be extended, by allocating base budget funding of £44,000 to Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester (VAAC) for one year from 1 April 2016.

(2)  That a specification for expected outcomes of a support service for the voluntary and community sector be agreed by officers, after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Services, once Partner funding is known.

(3)  That the Head of Community Services, after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Services, be authorised to enter into a contract from WSCC for local provision of support for the voluntary and community sector, if it is offered.