interest from eligible providers during April/May 2011. The allocation to the project is £10,000. The project will be managed by the South West Community Assembly manager in consultation with the Chair of the Assembly 5.
Financial Implications
5.1
The Discretionary Budget for the South West Community Assembly for 2011/12 is £156,000. This report proposes how the Assembly should allocate this budget. This will be monitored in accordance with Sheffield City Council financial procedures.
5.2
Delegations will be given to the relevant officers by the South West Community Assembly to ensure that the grants can be distributed and managed in the manner that is proposed.
6.
Legal Implications
6.1
If the Community Assembly takes the view that the funding of the projects mentioned in this report is likely to achieve the promotion or improvement of the economic, social or environmental well-being of Sheffield or any persons present or resident in the city the Council will have the power to make this funding available pursuant to section 2, Local Government Act 2000. In exercising this power, the guidance issued by the Secretary of State has to have been considered: the proposals in this report are not at variance with this guidance
6.2
In exercising the Section 2 power, regard must also be had to the Council's Sustainable Community Strategy ("the Sheffield City Strategy") prepared pursuant to section 4, Local Government Act 2000. The projects recommended in this report are supportive of one or more of the five aims of the Sheffield City Strategy: Strong Economy, Successful Neighbourhoods, Inclusive, Healthy Communities, Great Place to Grow Up and Environmental Excellence.
6.3
The procurement of goods or services must be undertaken in accordance with all relevant provisions of Sheffield City Council’s Constitution including the Council’s Contracts Standing Orders and all applicable procurement guidance.
7.
Equality of Opportunity Implications
7.1
The South West Community Assembly Discretionary budget has been allocated to help address a range of needs in the area, as dictated by the South West Community Assembly Plan (which is supported by an Equality Impact Assessment). There are measures funded which will benefit: • Children and Young People • Older people • BME people 8