Social investment proposals

DETAILS of how a previously agreed investment in tackling social inequality could be allocated have been revealed in a new report.

Councillors will be asked to approve spend on individual initiatives up to £500,000 from an overall fund agreed at the budget setting meeting in February.

John Alexander convener of Dundee City Council’s policy and resources committee said: “Creating the fund as part of the budget setting means that we are able to continue to deliver the city’s priorities as well as develop and further enhance our services, particularly for the most vulnerable people in our communities.

“Grouped under headings which reflect the priorities identified in the most recent city and council plans, the fund will initially focus on specific support for Dundee’s food network and tackling social inequalities with around £950,000.

Among the detailed proposals brought forward are funding to support the wider activities of foodbanks, larders and projects of around £10,000 a week which will secure and projects for this financial year.

The policy and resources committee will meet on Monday (June 12) to discuss the report.