Having considered the confidential appendix, it was
RESOLVED: That
(1) the establishment of a Community Lottery be approved in line with the plans set out in the officer report;
(2) the award (under waiver) of a contract to Gatherwell Limited be approved for a period of 5 years for a total forecast value of £174,112 to run the lottery;
(3) the criteria for registering organisations as beneficiaries be approved;
(4) to the Corporate Director of Resources and Commercial be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community Engagement and Accessibility, to agree the policies and procedures necessary and/or desirable to fulfil the conditions for obtaining a licence from the Gambling Commission;
(5) the Divisional Director of Strategic Commissioning and Head of Policy be nominated to hold the Gambling Commission licence on behalf of the local authority.
Reason for Decision: To fulfil our commitment to work with the Voluntary and Community Sector to support it to access alternative sources of funding.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: As set out in the report.
Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted: None.