Decision details

The Leader of the Council advised the Committee that correspondence had been received from the Chairman of Citizens Advice Woking stating that the grant award had been held at the same level for the past five years which could have a possible effect on the level of services provided.  It was noted that Groups had not been awarded increases in grant funding and that Woking Borough Council provided a high level of grant to support Citizens Advice in comparison with other local authorities.

RESOLVED

That  (i)      core funding of £220,000 be awarded to continue to support the core service of Citizens’ Advice Woking in 2018/19;

          (ii)     funding of £11,500 be awarded to ensure the continuation of the Financial Capability programme in 2018/19; and

          (iii)     the Council continues to cover the service charge for the accommodation at Provincial House, which for 2018/19 will be circa £32,000.

Reason:     To enable the Bureau to continue to provide its services to the residents of Woking.