Council Leader Announces New £20,000 Cabinet Action Fund
At today’s (30th July) Hyndburn Council Cabinet meeting, the Leader of the Council, Councillor Munsif Dad announced the allocation of a £20,000 budget for the Cabinet Action Fund for the financial year 2024/2025. This fund is dedicated to providing essential support to local residents and addressing various community needs across all wards within Hyndburn.
Over recent years, the Council has set aside budgets to empower the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet to react to emerging issues. The commitment to earmark £20,000 annually for this purpose will continue in future budgets, ensuring sustained support for our community.
The Cabinet Action Fund will be specifically used to:
- Support key community service providers: Assist vital service providers under pressure, ensuring the delivery of essential services and facilities for the benefit of local residents.
- Enhance and encourage civic functions and events: Support the organisation and delivery of events that benefit the entire borough.
- Improve local street scene: Fund additional services that enhance the local environment, making Hyndburn a more pleasant place to visit.
A report outlining the governance and accountability process for the spending of this budget will be presented at the next Cabinet meeting in September.
Councillor Munsif Dad, Leader of the Council, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, stating,
“I am thrilled to announce our continued commitment to supporting vital small organisations and community groups across Hyndburn. This budget allocation will enable us to address several small pressing issues facing residents and small organisations in the borough.”