Agenda item

To consider applications to the Community Area Grants Scheme.

Consideration was given to 11 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 Board.

Caroline Brailey reported that applications 1 and 4 (as listed in the report on page 37 of the agenda) had now secured the remaining funding, and so the recommended conditions as noted in the report could now be removed.

Decision

Great Bedwyn Youth Group was awarded £2,000 towards set-up costs for the group.

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would enable the establishment of a youth group in this area.

Decision

Grafton Parish Council was awarded £170 towards a volunteer run community news publication.

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would support this initiative to communicate news and community activities.

Decision

Coronation Hall, East Grafton, was awarded £870 to provide technology for those In the parish who do not have access or who need training.

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would support this community initiative.

Decision

Pewsey Parish Council was awarded £2,500 towards moving existing play equipment from a small area to a new larger site including the installation of a safety fence around the new play zone.

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would support Phase 1 of the Parish Council’s “Operation Lift Off”.

Decision

Chirton Parish Council was awarded £240 towards installation of seven kissing gates on footpaths in Chirton and Marden.

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would improve access to rights of way in this area.

Decision

Ham Parish Council was awarded £736 towards replacement of five stiles with self-closing gates

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would improve access to rights of way in this area.

Decision

Manningford Memorial Hall was awarded £1,000 towards replacement of white goods in the kitchen.

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would increase the potential for use of this hall.

Decision

Manningford Parish Council was awarded £950 towards purchasing gates at three sites incorporating existing 30mph signs to slow down traffic

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would support improved road safety and the visual appearance of the village entrance.

Decision

Rushall and Charlton Village Hall was awarded £1,000 towards replacement of the boiler in the kitchen and dryers in the toilets.

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would increase the potential for use of this hall.

Decision

Easton Royal Village Hall was awarded £1,000 towards rewiring and refurbishment of the village hall electrical system.

Reason The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria for 2009/10 and would increase the potential for use of this hall.

It was noted that the application from Pewsey Environmental Action Team (PEAT) for £1,000 towards start up costs, may be resubmitted in the future.

The Chairman commented that, following the approval of the above grants, the Area Board had £588 remaining in the budget for 2009/10.  Applications for consideration at the Area Board meeting on 29 March 2010 should be submitted by 12 February 2010.