The Constituency Manager introduced a report which provided an update on Problem Solving Fund spend.

The Problem Solving Fund was set aside by the Committee for low spend items that would provide a quick response to issues and / or allow a new approach to be tested that might ultimately lead to improvements within the Constituency. The Chair of the Committee was authorised by the Committee to spend from the Problem Solving Fund in individual amounts of £500 or less (minute 14, 28/9/16 refers) with the decision being reported to the next Constituency Committee. 

Since the last meeting the following spend had been agreed:

·  Installation of exterior lighting in Marine Park, New Brighton to enable Shopmobility to operate during the hours of darkness, supporting the River of Light event and future large scale events in this tourist destination - £500

Councillor Blakeley suggested that given that the Committee might not have any funding next year and that other funding streams would still remain, if a community group required a small amount of money could it be taken from the Problem Solving Fund.

The Constituency Manager responded that she would be bringing a report back to the June / July Committee and that there might be an underspend on committed projects, which the Committee could take a view on at that time.

Resolved – That the report be noted.