That:

(a)  a Rural Access Grant Scheme be approved with:

·           a non-recurring budget of £275k

·           scheme criteria as set out in appendix 1;

·           grant allocations and spend being completed by 31 March 2021; and s

the head of service for transport and access be authorised to determine grant awards to a maximum of £30k in accordance with the approved scheme criteria, and having regard to the recommendation of the appraisal panel.