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Originally Posted by garinda
I stated on here that the charity group I help run would not be applying for another grant from H.B.C., because of the cuts in jobs and services.
I've no idea whether it's in the public arena, but we might be the recipient of a donation this year, that would pay for our accommodation for six months.
We were contacted, not the other way around.
We can not afford to turn money down, as this means other funds can be targeted towards assisting people living with Parkinson's, who need help or support. Also the fees we pay for hiring the accommodation we use is paid to H.B.C.
This money isn't guaranteed, as it was only mentioned in the last few weeks. We aren't obliged to take part in any publicity drive.
For whatever reason we might get it, it will be appreciated, and used to help local people.
Be assured that it certainly won't influence who I support politically, nor whom I praise, or criticise.
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What fool would turn down money for a good cause. If it's there, take it, I don't think anyone would blame you.
However, as I said in response to Cllrs Roberts, Storey and Wilson last night, all three of whom pointed out that £500 could be the difference between a local group continuing or folding, they are absolutely spot on but since the money is being taken from reserves, has no reliance on the savings in the budget and is purportedly not for vote winning, why not do it in May last year instead of just ahead of the elections? Why did the opposition councillors only find out about it last night and why has a large proportion of it already been handed out in secret by the Conservative councillors up for re-election?
If Area Councils are such a good idea for the community then it should come from them, not one councillor.