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CMD No: 1442
To: COUNCILLOR IAN EDWARDS
LEADER OF COUNCIL
COUNCILLOR EDDIE LAVERY
CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY &
ENVIRONMENT
c.c. All Members of th e Residents’ Service Select
Committee
c.c. Natasha Norton – Place Directorate
Date: 27 May 2025
Non-Key Decision request Form D
NEW ALLOCATIONS FOR THE WARD BUDGET SCHEME ( MAY
2025)
Dear Cabinet Members,
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Member. Democratic Services confirm that this is not a key decision, as such, the Local
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Title of Report: NEW ALLOCATIONS FOR THE WARD BUDGET SCHEME (MAY 2025)
Decision made:
Reasons for your decision: (e.g. as stated in report)
Alternatives considered and rejected: (e.g. as stated in report)
Signed ……………………………………………………… Date……………………..
Leader of the Council,Cabinet Member for Community & Environment
Cabinet Member Report Page 1
Part I – Public
NEW ALLOCATIONS FOR THE WARD BUDGET SCHEME (MAY
2025)
Cabinet Member &
Portfolio
Councillor Ian Edwards – Leader of the Council
Councillor Eddie Lavery, Cabinet Member for Community &
Environment
Responsible Officer David Knowles – Head of Transportation & Town Centre Projects
Report Author &
Directorate
Natasha Norton – Place Directorate
Papers with report Appendix A – Details of projects submitted for the Ward Budget
Scheme from 21 January – 22 April 2025
Appendix B – Ward Budget Financial Summary for May 2025
HEADLINES
Summary
This report seeks Cabinet Member approval to allocate funds from
the Ward Budget Scheme for proposals submitted by Ward
Councillors.
Putting our
Residents First
The Ward Budget Initiative supports the adopted Council Strategy
commitments to residents of ‘Thriving, Healthy Households’ and ‘A
Green and Sustainable Borough’ , s pecifically ‘ Live Active and
Healthy Lives’ and ‘Enjoy Access to Green Space, Leisure Activities,
Culture and Arts’.
Financial Cost The overall funds earmarked for the Ward Budget Scheme since its
inception in 2011 total £1,430,000. The aggregate value of proposals
to date is £1,244,139 . This report seeks Cabinet Member approval
to release funds of £14,426 for ten new Ward Budget grants, taking
the proposal total to £1,258,565 and leaving a balance of £171,435
available for allocation.
Relevant Select
Committee
Residents' Services Select Committee
Relevant Wards Eastcote, Heathrow Villages, Hillingdon East, Hillingdon West,
Ickenham & South Harefield, Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip,
West Drayton
Cabinet Member Report Page 2
Part I – Public
RECOMMENDATIONS
1) That the Leader of the Council approves the allocation of £ 3,500 from the Ward
Budget Scheme for the following proposals:
Ward Grant Recipient Amount
Ickenham & South
Harefield
To contribute towards the Anzac Service at St Mary’s
Church £ 500
Ickenham & South
Harefield
Ickenham Youth FC additional SEND and Comets football
sessions £1,000
Ickenham & South
Harefield Pentland Field School enhanced curriculum events £2,000
SUBTOTAL £3,500
2) That the Cabinet Member for Community and Environment approves the allocation
of £10,926 from the Ward Budget Scheme for the following proposals:
Ward Grant Recipient Amount
Eastcote To upgrade the toilet and kitchen facilities at the 6th Eastcote
Scouts £1,000
Heathrow Villages Replacement of two noticeboards on Harlington High Street,
and the relocation of a litter bin. £5,516
Hillingdon East To purchase and install a new buggy shelter for the Muddy
Boots Nursery £2,000
Hillingdon West Replacement of window panel of the noticeboard located in
Dowding Park £ 600
Ruislip The restoration and repair of the handbells at Ruislip Belles
and Beaux Handbell Ringers £ 500
West Drayton Bell Farm Christian Centre Valentines and Easter party and
purchase of a tea urn £ 910
West Drayton To purchase Science and Stem equipment for the 2 nd West
Drayton Scout Group £ 400
SUBTOTAL £10,926
TOTAL £14,426
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Part I – Public
Reasons for recommendations
The Ward Budget Scheme enables Councillors, with their local knowledge and insight, to submit
proposals for expenditure, supporting local priorities using their specific ward allocation. Each of
the proposals submitted complies with the protocol on the use of Ward Budgets. As per the Ward
Budget protocol, the Leader is requested to consider those applications within the Cabinet
Member’s ward.
Alternative options considered / risk management
None.
Select Committee comments
None at this stage.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Between 2011/12 and 2019/20, three tranches of Ward Budget growth funding, totalling
£1,430,000, were agreed by Cabinet. At its meeting in June 2022, Cabinet agreed a revised Ward
Budget allocation of £237,500 (from the reserve balance) based on the area / population density
of each of the new 21 wards foll owing the Local Government Boundary Commission’s
recommendations and as implemented for the May 2022 C ouncil elections. The 21 new wards
were allocated £5,000 plus £2,500 for each elected representative for the ward.
The reserve balance remaining at the end of 2023/24 was £219,487 . Since its launch, 866
projects with a cumulative value of £1,244,139 have benefitted via the Ward Budget initiative.
Ward Budget funding is used for proposals that make a difference in a local area and to give
residents a chance to influence how their local priorities are met. Primarily, the funds are intended
for one-off expenditure on physical works, events or activities that have a positive impact within
the ward. Proposals are submitted with the agreement of all relevant Ward Councillors.
A further ten proposals, covering seven wards and totalling £ 14,426 have been received. T he
details of these are set out in Appendix A of this report.
Financial
Year
Cabinet
Member
Approval
No. of
Proposals
No. of
Wards
Total
Proposal
Value
Growth
Funding
Balance
Remaining
Aggregate earmarked funding to date £1,430,000 £1,430,000
2011/12 -
2023/24 832 £1,210,513 £219,487
2024/25 July 12 9 £9,864 £209,623
2024/25 October 12 8 £14,130 £195,493
2024/25 January 10 7 £9,632 £185,861
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2025/26 May 10 7 £14,426 £171,435
876 £1,258,565 £1,430,000 £171,435
The updated balance of funds for each ward under the Ward Budget Scheme is set out in
Appendix B.
Financial Implications
The total growth allocation to date for the Ward Budget Scheme is £1,430,000. Between 2011/12
and 2023/24, proposals with an aggregate value of £1,210,51 3 were approved. At the end of
2023/24, the reserve balance available for distribution was £219,487.
In 2024/25 financial year, 34 grants, with an aggregate value of £33,626, were approved.
The 10 grants totalling £ 14,426 recommended within this report for May 2025 will take the
aggregate value of proposals approved to £1,258,565, leaving an unallocated balance of
£171,435 on the reserve available for distribution.
RESIDENT BENEFIT & CONSULTATION
The benefit or impact upon Hillingdon residents, service users and communities
Ward Budgets help Councillors to make a difference in their W ard. They address specific local
priorities by delivering proposals to benefit residents and local organisations.
Consultation carried out or required
Consultation with the lead Councillor from each Ward and officers internally has taken place,
where appropriate. Where other services are involved, such as Residents’ Associations and
community organisations, the views of these groups have helped to shape the nature of the
proposals.
CORPORATE CONSIDERATIONS
Corporate Finance
Corporate Finance has reviewed this report and concurs with the financial implications set out
above, noting the allocation of £14 k is being sought from the Ward Budget for the 10 schemes
set out in this report . £171k will remain available on the Ward Budget reserve to support future
initiatives.
Legal
Legal Services confirm that the Council is responsible for , or otherwise empowered to carry out,
this function pursuant to section 19 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976,
section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972, and section 1 of the Localism Act 2011.
Thus, as this report also confirms that each of the ward grant proposals submitted complies with
the protocol on the use of Ward Budgets, there are no legal impediments to allocating funds from
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Part I – Public
the Ward Budget Scheme as recommended by this report. Although, any contract that the Council
enters into must comply with the Council’s Procurement Standing Orders.
Infrastructure / Asset Management
None at this stage.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
NIL.
TITLE OF APPENDICES
• Appendix A – Details of projects submitted for the Ward Budget Scheme from 21 January
– 22 April 2025
• Appendix B – Ward Budget Financial Summary for May 2025
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APPENDIX A: DETAILS OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR THE WARD
BUDGET SCHEME FROM 21 JANUARY TO 22 APRIL 2025
Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
Eastcote WB6EA11 To upgrade the toilet and
kitchen facilities at the 6th
Eastcote Scouts
£1,000 Cllrs
Haggar,
Edwards &
Denys
£190
Supporting Information
1. The 6 th Eastcote Scouts, located in Oak Grove, close to
Eastcote Station, will be soon celebrating their 75 th
anniversary. There are currently 117 members, including
leaders at 6th Eastcote.
2. The Scouts ’ mission is to equip young people with the
necessary skills for life, empowering them to make a positive
impact in their community and beyond, through a variety of
activities, from camping and hiking to canoeing and rock
climbing.
3. There are three age groups that each have their own
program to focus on key confidence building and skill
learning:
Beavers ages 6 to 8 - designed to help young children
develop and build confidence,
Cubs ages 8 to 10 - variety of activities that allow children to
learn new skills, discover their strengths, and build lifelong
friendships.
Scouts ages 10 to 14 - provides an exciting opportunity for
young people to develop key skills such as teamwork,
leadership, and resilience in a supportive and fun
environment.
4. T he £1,000 grant will contribute towards the upgrade of toilet
facilities, and to provide ventilation to the kitchen in the Scout
hut.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for
residents 2022-2026, in particular to ‘ live in a sustainable borough
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that is carbon neutral ’ and ‘ enjoy access to green spaces, leisure
activities, culture and arts’.
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
Heathrow
Villages
WB6HV04
Replacement of two
noticeboards on
Harlington High Street,
and the relocation of a
litter bin.
£5,516 Cllrs Nelson
& Money
£2,284
Supporting Information
1. Located in Harlington High Street, two noticeboards that
were installed over 17 years ago are now obsolete. This
proposal is for the noticeboards to be replaced with brand
new boards, so the Councillors and residents' association
can use them to their full potential.
2. The grant will be used to:
• Replace the noticeboard with a brand- new recycled
material and maintenance friendly board, located at the
entrance to the village green.
• Replace the noticeboard with a brand- new recycled
material and maintenance friendly board, located near the
junction of West End Lane. And for the board to be
brought forward towards the path for better access.
• To relocate the litter bin located next to notice board at
the village green, to the other side of the path to
discourage fly tipping.
3. The new noticeboards will enable the Councillors and
residents' association to provide information relating to
council updates/ events, residents' meetings, community
events and much more.
Target Delivery Date
Early approval was given at the discretion of the Cabinet Member.
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Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for
residents 2022-2026, in particular to ‘enjoy access to green spaces,
leisure activities, culture and arts ’ and ‘live in good quality,
affordable homes in connected communities’.
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer was arranged to the recipient for the noticeboards,
and an internal order was raised for the relocation of bin, in-line with
the early approval consent.
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Part I – Public
Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
Hillingdon
East
WB6HE08 To purchase and install a new
buggy shelter for the Muddy
Boots Nursery
£2,000 Cllrs Sullivan,
Bridges, &
Martin
£2,758
Supporting Information
1. Muddy Boots Nursery has been operating in Pole Hill Park,
Hillingdon, for over 10 years, providing early years education
and childcare. The nursery offers a safe environment where
children can develop social skills through structured activities
and play.
2. The nursery has identified a need for improved outdoor
facilities to support children’s physical development and offer
parents a convenient and secure buggy storage solution.
3. This grant will benefit children attending Muddy Boots Nursery
and their families.
• Number of beneficiaries: Approximately 60 children and
their families.
• Age range: 6 months to 5 years old.
• Local impact: The nursery serves families living in and
around the Hillingdon East ward, providing early years
education and childcare.
4. The grant will be used to purchase and install a new buggy
shelter and outdoor equipment to enhance the nursery's
facilities.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for residents
2022-2026, in particular to ‘ live active and healthy lives ’ and ‘be/feel
safe from harm’.
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
Hillingdon
West
WB6HW05 Replacement of window
panel of the noticeboard
located in Dowding Park
£600 Cllrs Bennett
& Chamdal
£6,043
Supporting Information
1. Following vandalism to the newly located noticeboard, the
grant will be used to replace the window with a brand- new
acrylic panel.
2. The noticeboard was installed in Dowding Park to reach the
wider community of Hillingdon West. Before the vandalism, the
board was used to spread awareness of council/ community
initiatives, details of the Ward Panel with the metropolitan
Police, and other information i.e. waste and recycling updates.
Target Delivery Date
Early approval was given at the discretion of the Cabinet Member.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for residents
2022-
2026, in particular to ‘enjoy access to green spaces, leisure
activities, culture and arts’ and ‘live in good quality, affordable homes
in connected communities’.
Recipient of funding
An internal order was raised in line with early approval consent
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
Ickenham
& South
Harefield
WB6ISH02 To contribute towards
the Anzac Service at St
Mary’s Church
£500 Cllrs Lavery &
Goddard
£11,750
Supporting Information
1. St Mary's Parish Church is Harefield’s oldest building, and has
been its spiritual heart for centuries, despite being sited away
from the geographical centre of the village
2. The 25th day of April every year is celebrated world- wide to
commemorate the landings of Australian and New Zealand
land forces at Gallipoli in what is now Turkey. It has greater
poignancy this year on the anniversary of its centenary.
3. The grant was used to purchase refreshments for the guests
and an organist to play during the service.
Target Delivery Date
Early approval was given at the discretion of the Cabinet Member to
ensure that funding was received ahead of the Service.
Expected Outcome
The proposal will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for
residents 2022- 2026 and in particular to ‘ enjoy access to green
spaces, leisure activities, culture and arts’.
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer was arranged for the recipient in- line with the early
approval consent.
Cabinet Member Report Page 12
Part I – Public
Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
Ickenham
& South
Harefield
WB6ISH03 Ickenham Youth FC
additional SEND and
Comets football sessions
£1,000 Cllrs Lavery
& Banerjee
£10,750
Supporting Information
1. Ickenham Youth FC is proud to be an 'inclusive community
football club' that provides football related and leisure time for
young people up to the age of eighteen. Their
focus is on
developing a player's technical ability and character, in a safe
and fun environment with the emphasis on participation.
2. The club was established in 2006 and has grown to span 13
age groups between the ages of 4 and 17. Each year the club
scales up, adding a new group at the under 5 level, with their
current compliment in excess of 600 boys and girls and a team
of over 100 volunteers. IYFC is proud to have launched SEND
Football in 2024 for Ickenham and the local community.
3. The grant would be used to enable at least another term of
additional SEND as well as funding to attract additional players
through specialist schools in the local area. This will allow them
to widen the opportunity for local players who have only limited
options to play football through most clubs.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The proposal will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for
residents 2022- 2026 and in particular to ‘ enjoy access to green
spaces, leisure activities, culture and arts’ and “live active and healthy
lives”
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
Ickenham
& South
Harefield
WB6ISH04 Pentland Field School
enhanced curriculum events
£2,000 Cllrs Lavery
& Banerjee
£8,750
Supporting Information
1. Pentland Field School is an “all through” school that meets the
educational needs of children and young adults aged 4-19 with
a range of learning disabilities , including those who may be
autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs.
2. Pentland Field School aims to enhance their visibility within the
Ickenham community, ensuring that more people recognise
Pentland Field School and understands their mission and
activities.
3. Hands-on learning experiences are very valuable, especially
for children with special educational needs (SEN), as they can
make learning more engaging and accessible.
4. The grant will be used to contribute to a number of events that
the school will be holding. These include: Summer Fair,
Parents Well -being afternoon- tea, bubble workshop, and
circus skills workshop.
5. Events like these can make a huge difference in creating a
supportive and inclusive community for both pupils and
parents. It’s also heart -warming to know that events like this
provides an opportunity for parents to connect and support
each other.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for residents
2022-2026, in particular to ‘
achieve well in education, with
opportunities for learning at all ages’ and ‘live active and healthy lives.
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
Ruislip WB6RU10
The restoration and repair
of the handbells at Ruislip
Belles and Beaux
Handbell Ringers
£500 Cllrs
Smallwood
& Corthorne
£6,017
Supporting Information
1. Ruislip Belles and Beaux are a well- established voluntary
group of handbell ringers. They meet to practice every Monday
at the Ruislip Manor Farm Guide Hut.
2. The group, which currently has 13 members, was first formed
in 2003. The main aim for Ruislip Belles and Beaux is to raise
money for the Michael Sobell Hospice
Charity through
performing at a number of local venues like care homes,
libraries, and clubs. In the past 10 years, the group have nearly
raised £24,000.
3. The 14 bells the group were using, were inspected by the
“Bells of Whitechapel Ltd” . They found that the mechanisms
inside were in need of replacing. The grant that was awarded
was used to restore the bells.
Target Delivery Date
Early approval was given at the discretion of the Cabinet Member.
Expected Outcome
The proposal will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for
residents 2022- 2026 and in particular to ‘enjoy access to green
spaces, leisure activities, culture and arts’ and ‘achieve well in
education, with opportunities for learning at all ages’.
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer was arranged for the recipient in- line with the early
approval consent.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
West
Drayton
WB6WD13 Bell Farm Christian Centre
Valentines and Easter party
and purchase of a tea urn
£910 Cllrs Farley,
Sweeting, &
Islam
£1,995
Supporting Information
1. Bell Farm Christian Centre, established in 1950, is a Christian
Charity that works extensively with residents in the area to
alleviate hardship, loneliness and stress.
2. The Centre provides children’s events and holiday clubs
throughout the year, parent and toddler support groups, an
older persons’ dining centre, and many more services to
support local residents.
3. The grant was be used to deliver a Valentines Party and a
Easter Party for 80 elderly people who live within the Ward. It
also provided a new tea urn so that the club
can serve hot
drink each week at the dining and social club for Older people.
Target Delivery Date
Early approval was given at the discretion of the Cabinet Member to
ensure that funding was received prior to the events
Expected Outcome
The proposal will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for
residents 2022- 2026 and in particular to ‘enjoy access to green
spaces, leisure activities, culture and arts.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer was arranged for the recipient in- line with the early
approval consent.
Cabinet Member Report Page 16
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
West
Drayton
WB6WD13 To purchase Science
and Stem equipment for
the 2 nd West Drayton
Scout Group
£400 Cllrs Farley,
Sweeting, &
Islam
£1,595
Supporting Information
1. 2nd West Drayton Scout Group , currently with 91 members,
has been a part of the local community for some 90 years.
2. The group follow the guidelines and structures of The Scout
association, focusing on teaching young people skills for life,
being a positive force in the
community and having
adventures and opportunities they may not otherwise be able
to access.
3. As well as more traditional skills such as camping, the youth
led programme has included more technological and
electronic skills over the last few years. Scouts are keen to
encourage this interest in STEM projects and see the value of
these skills as the young people grow up.
4. The grant will be used to purchase Science and Stem
equipment to support our young people’s interests and
badgework.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The proposal will contribute towards the Council’s ambitions for
residents 2022-2026 and in particular to ‘ achieve well in education,
with opportunities for learning at all ages.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Notice is hereby given that the following decision(s) have been made today by
Cabinet Members at the London Borough of Hillingdon:
Title of decision NEW ALLOCATIONS FOR THE WARD BUDGET SCHEME
(MAY 2025)
Reference No. 1442
Date of decision Thursday 5 June 2025
Call-in expiry date This decision comes into immediate effect.
Relevant Select
Committee
Residents’ Services Select Committee
Relevant Wards Eastcote, Heathrow Villages, Hillingdon East, Hillingdon West,
Ickenham & South Harefield, Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, South
Ruislip, West Drayton
Decision made
Cabinet
Members
making the
decision
Councillor Ian Edwards – Leader of the Council
Councillor Eddie Lavery – Cabinet Member for Community &
Environment
Decision Approved
1) That the Leader of the Council approve d the allocation of
£3,500 from the Ward Budget Scheme for the following
proposals:
Ward Grant Recipient
Ickenham & South
Harefield To contribute towards the Anzac Service at St Mar
Ickenham & South
Harefield
Ickenham Youth FC additional SEND and Come
sessions
Ickenham & South
Harefield Pentland Field School enhanced curriculum event
SUBTOTAL
2) That the Cabinet Member for Community and Environment
approved the allocation of £1 0,926 from the Ward Budget
Scheme for the following proposals:
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Ward Grant Recipient
Eastcote To upgrade the toilet and kitchen facilities at the 6th Eastcote
Scouts
Heathrow Villages Replacement of two noticeboards on Harlington High Street,
and the relocation of a litter bin.
Hillingdon East To purchase and install a new buggy shelter for the Muddy
Boots Nursery
Hillingdon West Replacement of window panel of the noticeboard located in
Dowding Park
Ruislip The restoration and repair of the handbells at Ruislip Belles
and Beaux Handbell Ringers
West Drayton Bell Farm Christian Centre Valentines and Easter party and
purchase of a tea urn
West Drayton To purchase Science and Stem equipment for the 2 nd West
Drayton Scout Group
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL
Reason for
decision
The Ward Budget Scheme enables Councillors , with their local
knowledge and insight, to submit proposals for expenditure, supporting
local priorities using their specific ward allocation. Each of the proposals
submitted complies with the protocol on the use of W ard Budgets. As
per the Ward Budget protocol, the Leader is requested to consider those
applications within the Cabinet Member’s ward.
Alternative
options
considered
and rejected
None.
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the Cabinet
Member(s) /
dispensation
granted
N/A
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to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.
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