Decision details

The report will consider a change of name to the NCIL Grant, as well as consideration of Community Grant Funding through Love Where You Live and Edward Harvist Grants.  The report will also consider the adoption of an approach to boroughwide funding.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To agree the name of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Grant to be referred to as Community Grant (NCIL).

(2)    To agree to open one Community Grant (NCIL) round per financial year.

(3)    To agree to the amount of community grant to be released as set out in paragraph 5.1 of the report for distribution across the Brent Connects areas.

(4)    To agree to allocate up to an additional £500,000 ‘pot’ for boroughwide projects.

(5)    To agree to revise the award process for the Community Grant (NCIL) in line with paragraph 5.1 of the report.

(6)    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director Communities and Regeneration to undertake a consultation on neighbourhood priorities and consider the responses to the consultation and thereafter proceed with implementing the model for the community grant.