Decision details

Non-executive decision to award £2,075 of s106 funding to Three Rivers Partnership to provide a contribution towards the operation of a community bus scheme for Gillingham. The proposed service would operate weekly and provide a means of access to town centre facilities for the elderly and those with impaired mobility. 

The contribution would support the initial service running costs including the hiring of a 12-seater minibus with driver. The funding would allow the service to operate for a period of 6 months.  

Delegation detailed in the Scheme of Delegation. Officer scheme of delegation for Dorset Council – April 2019 

141 - To allocate and distribute funding (including authorising payment) secured in connection with any permission (including any related planning obligation or CIL payment), consent or other approval granted under Town and Country Planning Legislation subject to the decision being in accordance with any strategy and/or policy adopted by the Council 

Associated Policy – Protocol for Planning Obligations Funding Allocations, May 2021 

To use appropriate s106 developer contribution funds to support the delivery of community transport. 

Award of funds subject to comprehensive appraisal process and sign-off.  

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