The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Social Care and Health which provided an update on the ‘Get Healthy, Get Active’ project and sought approval to accept the grant recently awarded from Sport England.
Decision Made:
That approval be given to the acceptance of £398, 652 grant aid from Sport England and to the match funding requirement, as specified in the grant conditions.
Reasons for Decision:
In January 2015 the Senior Leadership Team approved the submission of an application to Sport Englands ‘Get Healthy Get Active’ fund.
Notification has recently been received that the application was successful and Sefton has been awarded a grant to the sum of £398,652, over the next 3 year period.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
None.