20 Jan 2022Strong Communities Fund AllocationCommunity Services · scrutiny— £50,000 allocated across 50 councillors (£1,000 per councillor) for community grants in 2021/22. By report date, £11,000-£13,000 spent. Funds managed via credit union accounts; councillors allocate funds to local groups/charities. Scheme operates with rolling balance - unspent amounts topped back to £1,000 at year-end. Tracking via spend reporting to Democratic Services team and member completion of allocation spreadsheets.£50kSpending
“the allocation of 50 000 pounds to 50 councillors and we've already done a report once”
5 Jan 2022Government Services Grant AllocationFinance · scrutiny— Darlington allocated £1.579 million from government services grant announced in autumn statement. Non-ring fenced one-year only grant. Higher than draft MTFP estimate of £1.6m. Grant to be reviewed as part of wider local government finance system review.£1.6mSpending
5 Jan 2022HRA Capital Program 2022-23Housing · scrutiny— Capital investment program of £32.98 million proposed for housing stock improvements including external wall insulation, door replacements, and energy efficiency upgrades.£33mSpending
21 Dec 2021Additional Government Funding for Social CareAdult Social Care · scrutiny— Darlington received additional government funding announced in autumn statement: £1.57 million from services grant (822 million nationally) and £1.162 million from social care specific grant (636 million nationally). Services grant is one-off payment for one year pending finance system review. Total additional funding approximately £2.73 million, slightly above draft MTFP expectations.£2.7mSpending
19 Apr 2021Civil Penalties for Illegal EmploymentImmigration Compliance · licensing— Two civil penalties were issued against entities associated with the premises for employing illegal workers. The first penalty of £20,000 was issued to Brand Style Limited on 24 July 2019 in response to the 2 May 2019 operation. The second penalty of £15,000 was issued to Osmos Star Limited on 28 February 2020. Both penalties remain outstanding with appeal rights exhausted. These penalties are the financial consequences of failing to conduct proper right-to-work checks.£35kSpending
19 Oct 2022Crown Street Library Building Refurbishment ProjectProperty & Facilities Management · culture leisureTender expected 1 Jun 2021— Major comprehensive refurbishment of the 1930s/1885 Crown Street Library building including structural repairs, electrical system replacement, plasterwork restoration, new lighting systems, Wi-Fi infrastructure, toilet facility installation, interior redesign, flooring replacement, and furniture fitout. Project scope includes restoration of historic bookshelves, creation of welcome areas with improved wayfinding, new display spaces, and reconfigured layout for adult lending, children's library, and study areas.Opportunity
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