Agenda item

i.Community Area Grant Applications.

ii.Councillor Initiated Projects.

iii.Youth Funding Grants.

Grant application packs for the Community Area Grants Scheme are available from the Community Area Manager or electronically at:

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/communityandliving/areaboards/areaboardscommunitygrantsscheme.htm.

The Wiltshire Councillors considered three applications seeking 2011/2012

Community Area Grant Funding.

Decision

St Andrew’s Parochial Church Council were awarded £570 towards improving community facilities

Reason

The application demonstrates a link to the Tidworth Community Plan 2003-13 which notes the ongoing need for community facilities and services across the Tidworth community area.

Decision

Ludgershall Skate Park Committee were awarded £5,000 towards developing a skate park.

Reason

The application meets the Community Grants criteria in provision of services and facilities across the community area, to meet the needs of young people.

Member Led Area Board Projects

Decision

Support to Summer Activities Programme run by Extended Services – sponsored by Cllr Chris Williams - awarded £3,500.

Decision

Support to represent Tidworth Community area at the Lord Lieutenants event – sponsored by Cllr Mark Connolly - awarded £2,000.

Decision

Support to Tidworth & Ludgershall Jubilee/Olympics celebrations – sponsored by Cllr Charles Howard  - awarded £5,000.

Youth Initiatives Funding

Decision

Collingbourne Scout Group Club relaunch-resources to support relaunch -  awarded £648.

Decision

Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup, soft play area - awarded £1349.99.

Decision

Extended Services Primary Cluster Arts project to produce Jubilee/Olympic silk banners - awarded £1,000.