Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:       (i)      That the information on the allocation of the

2011-2012 Target Hardening Fund be noted.

(ii)      That Option 3, as outlined in paragraph 11 of the report, be approved to publicise the scheme wider to residents and organisations active in the wards so that they can make suggestions to the relevant ward committee for funding allocations.

(iii)     That the process be reviewed after a year. 

REASONS:         (i)      For information.

(ii)      To ensure that the accessibility and awareness of the Target Hardening Fund is improved in a timely fashion for the financial year 2012/2013.  Ensuring that access to the fund is fair and equitable and in this way improving the quality and diversity of applications to the fund.

(iii)     To ensure that the allocation process works effectively.