Agenda item

a.    Community Area Grants Scheme 2011/12

To consider the following applications:

                      i.        West Ashton Village Hall & Institute – To fit Acoustic Panels in the main hall to reduce echo and provide lighting in place of the temporary "fairy lights" - £2,000 requested.

                    ii.        Trowbridge Academy Of Boxing - to replace external lighting & minor repairs to the club building - £975 requested.

                   iii.        Trowbridge Town Council – To run an event in Trowbridge Park on 4 June to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee - £4,979 requested.

                   iv.        Trowbridge Town Council - to arrange a day of celebration on 22 May when the Olympic Torch comes through Trowbridge  followed by a celebration day on Saturday 26 May for all families to take part in trying Olympic sports which are represented in the 2012 games - £3,588 requested.

                    v.        Wiltshire Supplementary Cultural School – To run a series of 3 events focusing on Muslim, Afro Caribbean & Polish histories open to young people and their families - £800 requested.

                   vi.        Wiltshire Youth Marching Band – To purchase uniforms for the band - £1,000 requested.

b.    Area Board Projects Scheme 2011/12

To consider the following applications:

                      i.        To complete the War Memorial upgrade by the design and manufacture of a pair of entrance gates by a young person attending a Trowbridge School – Project submitted by Councillor John Knight - £2,500 requested

c.    Ring Fencing of Funds for Jubilee and Olympics Projects

To consider ring fencing £5,000 for applications of up to £300 for local community events and projects celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics.

In order to address the time constraints that applicants face to submit their applications in time for the organisation of their events, the Area Board will also be asked to consider delegating authority to the CommunityArea Manager, in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Area Board, to approve any grant applications relating to the Jubilee or Olympics between meetings of the Area Board. A report will be submitted at the next available Area Board meeting to detail any grants awarded under this delegation.

In considering such grant applications, the Area Board requests that the Community Area Manager considers the benefits of the application in terms of meeting one or more of the following:

·         Showcases what we have and what we do so well in our area

·         Promotes our strong and vibrant community spirit.

·         Reinvigorates our local economy.

a.    Community Area Grant Scheme

The Area Board considered the following applications to the Community Area Grant Scheme 2011/12:

       i.        West Ashton Village Hall & Institute

The sum of £2,000 was requested to fit acoustic panels in the main hall to reduce echo and provide lighting in place of the temporary ‘fairy lights’.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £2,000 to West Ashton Village Hall & Institute, on the condition that the Landfill match funding applied for was awarded.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2011/12 and demonstrated an indirect link to the Trowbridge Community Area Plan.

      ii.        Trowbridge Academy of Boxing

The sum of £975 was requested to replace external lighting and minor repairs to the club building.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £975 to Trowbridge Academy of Boxing.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2011/12 and demonstrated a link to the Trowbridge Community Area Plan.

Councillor Payne left the room.

    iii.        Trowbridge Town Council

The sum of £4,979 was requested to run an event in Trowbridge Park on 4 June to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £4,979 to Trowbridge Town Council.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2011/12 and demonstrated links to the Trowbridge Community Area Plan.

    iv.        Trowbridge Town Council

The sum of £3,588 was requested to arrange a day of celebration on 22 May when the Olympic Torch would come through Trowbridge, followed by a celebration day on Saturday 26 May for all families to take part in trying Olympic sports which are represented in the 2012 games.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £3,588 to Trowbridge Town Council.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2011/12 and demonstrated links to the Trowbridge Community Area Plan.

Councillor Payne returned to the meeting.

      v.        Wiltshire Supplementary Cultural School

The sum of £800 was requested to run a series of 3 events focusing on Muslim, Afro Caribbean and Polish histories open to young people and their families.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £800 to Wiltshire Supplementary Cultural School.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2011/12 and demonstrated links to the Trowbridge Community Area Plan.

    vi.        Wiltshire Youth Marching Band

The sum of £1,000 was requested to purchase uniforms for the band.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £1,000 to Wiltshire Youth Marching Band.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2011/12 and demonstrated links to the Trowbridge Community Area Plan.

b.    Area Board Projects Scheme

The Area Board considered the following project application:

       i.        Councillor John Knight - £2,500 requested

To complete the war memorial upgrade by the design and manufacture of a pair of entrance gates by a young person attending the Trowbridge School.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £2,500 to complete the war memorial upgrade.

c.    Ring Fencing of Funds for Jubilee and Olympics Projects

Decision

The Area Board agreed to commit £5,000 towards a small project scheme with a maximum grant of £300 available to local groups to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee or the Olympic Torch Relay.

In order to address the time constraints that applicants faced to submit their applications in time for the organisation of their events, the Area Board agreed to delegate authority to the Community Area Manager, in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Area Board, to approve any grant applications relating to the Jubilee or Olympics between meetings of the Area Board. A report would be submitted at the next available Area Board meeting to detail any grants awarded under this delegation.

In considering such grant applications, the Area Board requested that the Community Area Manager considered the benefits of the application in terms of meeting one or more of the following:

·         Showcases what we have and what we do so well in our area

·         Promotes our strong and vibrant community spirit.

·         Reinvigorates our local economy.