Member budgets

Each Member has a total of £5,000 per annum to be distributed to worthy local projects.

Member budgets were introduced to enhance the ability of councillors, as democratically elected representatives, to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of their local communities.

Supporting documents

Member Budget Award Scheme

The Member Budget Award Scheme was introduced to support small to medium community driven projects and enhance the ability of Members, to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of their local communities. Funding is provided to recipients as a discretionary award and is aimed at addressing priorities for action identified within the Ward Plans. The budget for 2023-24 is £5,000 per member.

Details of spend