The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) setting out proposals for community investment and support designed to create a stronger and more resilient local voluntary and community sector by creating a £1.5 million community investment fund for local services.

Resolved:

1. That the creation of a £1.5m Community Investment Fund for three years for Southend as outlined in the submitted report, be approved.

2. That the existing grants be extended as set out in appendix 1 to the report to support the process.

Reasons for Decisions:

To create a £1.5m Community Investment Fund for three years in Southend-on-Sea and to extend the existing grants as set out in appendix 1 to the report.

The Implementation of the recommendations will shift the relationship from engagement and consultation towards community ownership and coproduction and support the development of a culture of community ownership and resilience, and build on learning and community energy generated in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Other Options:

As set out in the submitted report.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to: Policy & Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Gilbert