Afazul Hoque, Senior Strategy, Policy and Performance Officer introduced the report setting out proposal for grants of up to £7000 to strengthen community cohesion.  The grant, in future years, would be incorporated into the Main Stream Grants Programme.

The Commissioners then asked Members to respond to the proposals in the report. Councillors Shahed Ali, Rachael Saunders, Khales Ahmed and Peter Golds provided responses.

The Commissioners considered the report and information provided by the Members.  The Commissioners noted that the application by Community Solution lacked sufficient detail relating to their cohesion project and were minded not to approve this application.  They therefore approved the following revised recommendations.

RESOLVED

1. That the proposed awards for One Tower Hamlets Fund totalling £37,638 to the organisations listed in table 1 of Appendix 2 except the award for Community Solutions be approved and also that the amounts listed there be approved.
2. That entry into Grant Agreements in support of each (approved) grant be approved.
3. That the Service Head Strategy and Equality be authorised to agree the terms and conditions of the grant agreement, after consultation with the Head of Legal Services
4. That feedback be given to organisations which have unsuccessfully applied for funding.