Decision details

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the section 137 grant to Chesterfield and District Shopmobility be ceased from the financial year 2023/24.

2.   That a section 137 grant of £9,531 be allocated to Chesterfield and District Shopmobility for the financial year 2022/23, subject to evidence of Shopmobility progressing the development of a self-funding/alternative funding plan and engaging with Links CVS and the Council in applying for alternative funding sources.

3.   That a taper to the section 137 grant for the financial year 2022/23 be applied. The grant funding will be:

·        Quarter 1 (April 2022 – June 2022) 100% of the 2021/22 grant level for the quarter = £5,447

·        Quarter 2 (July 2022 – September 2022) 50% of the 2021/22 grant level for the quarter = £2,723

·        Quarter 3 (October 2022 – December 2022) 25% of the 2021/22 grant level for the quarter = £1,361

·        Quarter 4 (January 2023 – March 2023) 0% of the 2021/22 grant level for the quarter = £0

REASON FOR DECISIONS

1.   To respond to the challenging financial position of the Council and providing value for money services.

2.   To facilitate a managed and steady withdrawal of funding, which will enable Shopmobility to continue to work with Links CVS and Chesterfield Borough Council officers to develop an alternative funding plan and begin its implementation.