To recommend changes to the council’s current Discretionary Grants, Loans and Subsidies Policy for Member decision pursuant to Minute 152 (a) of April 2017 Management Committee.

(a)       That the revisions contained within the revised Discretionary Grants,          Loans and Subsidies Policy at Appendix 1 be approved;

(b)       That the adoption of a standard grant agreement between the Council       and all recipients of grants of £2,000 which will be adapted according        to the organisation and amount of award be approved;

(c)        That the officer scheme of delegation be amended to give officers   delegated authority to approve grants, loans and subsidies up to a                     value of £2,000 in consultation with the relevant brief holder(s) and                        ward member.