Issue - meetings

Community and Voluntary Sector Grant Agreements

 

 

Meeting: 24/02/2026 - Full Council (Item 119)

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That:

·         Full Council enter all contracts and/or grant agreements above £25,000.

·         Full Council to delegate authority to the Associate Director of Corporate, Customer and Community for grant extensions of up to 6 months and amendments to grant agreements.

Organisation

2026-29 Funding allocation (£)

Citizens Advice Service Three Rivers (CASTR)

260,000

Watford and Three Rivers Trust (W3RT)

40,000

Home-Start Watford and Three Rivers

4,800

Watford FC Community, Sports and Education Trust

5,000

Roundabout Transport

5,500

Services for Young People (Hertfordshire County Council)

2,000

Mental Health

10,000

Total

327,300

 

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Minutes:

Councillor Drury declared a pecuniary interest and left the chamber at 22:03. 

 

Councillor Lloyd introduced the report and moved the recommendation which was seconded by Councillor Giles-Medhurst.

 

Whilst presenting the report, reference was made to the range of organisations supported through the grants programme, including advice services, community transport, youth and mental health provision, and voluntary sector partnerts. It was noted that the grant provided to Citizens Advice was among the largest made by district and borough councils in Hertfordshire.

 

During debate, Members spoke in support of the voluntary sector and highlighted the value or discretionary grants, particularly at a time when many authorities were reducing support.

 

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared CARRIED by the Chair with the voting being by general assent.

 

Councillor Drury returned to the Chamber at 22:08.