11 Community Area Grants
To determine any applications for Community Area Grants.
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Consideration was given to five applications for Community Area Grants. The Chairman invited the local Councillor to introduce each application, following which a representative of the applicant was given an opportunity to give a brief overview of their project to the Area Board.
Decision
Woodborough Parish Council was awarded £305 towards the erection of two kissing gates and repair of one stile.
Reason The application met the Community Area Grants criteria for 2010/11 and would improve access to rights of way in this area.
Decision
Pewsey Environmental Action Team (PEAT) was awarded £1,000 towards set up costs, including publicity and events to raise awareness, subject to the remaining funding being obtained.
Reason The application met the Community Area Grants criteria for 2010/11 and would allow this group to maximise its impact on the community.
Decision
Bedwyn and District British Legion Club was awarded £2,121 towards the refurbishment of the kitchen.
Reason The application met the Community Area Grants criteria for 2010/11, would improve the existing community facilities, and would allow the Community Café project to go ahead.
Decision
Great Bedwyn Parish Council was awarded £700 towards a display panel to commemorate the 200th year celebration of the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Reason The application met the Community Area Grants criteria for 2010/11 and would support this project to maximise tourist assets in the area.
Decision
Great Bedwyn Cricket Club was awarded £1,040 towards a new score box, subject to the remaining funding being obtained.
Reason The application met the Community Area Grants criteria for 2010/11 and would improve the sports and leisure facilities available to the community.
The Chairman added that the next meeting of the Area Board was scheduled for 5 July 2010; the deadline for grants to be considered at that meeting was 21 May 2010. The deadline for grants to be considered at the September meeting was 23 July 2010.