Agenda item

The Board considered five applications detailed in the report, for funding from

the Community Area Grant Scheme. The Chairman invited applicants present to speak in support of their application and to answer any questions from the room. After discussion the Board members voted on each application in turn.

Since publishing the agenda papers, Donhead St Mary had received expert advice on the specification of the equipment needed for the project and had therefore decided to upgrade to a higher priced quote, than was detailed in their original papers. The Board members had all received the updated papers and copies were available at the meeting.

Decision

Donhead St Mary Parish Council was awarded £3,650 towards their project to replace the cricket pitch.

Reason

The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria for 2011/12 and demonstrates a link to the Wiltshire Community Plan 2011 – 2026 as detailed in the Officer’s Report.

Decision

Dinton and District Short Mat Bowling Club was awarded £1,476 towards their project to replace the playing mats.

Reason

The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria for 2011/12 and demonstrates a link to the Wiltshire Community Plan 2011 – 2026 as detailed in the Officer’s Report.

Decision

Chalke Valley Cricket Club was awarded £2,579 towards their project to purchase covers for cricket ground wicket.

Reason

The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria for 2011/12 and demonstrates a link to the Wiltshire Community Plan 2011 – 2026 as detailed in the Officer’s Report.

Since publishing the agenda papers the Board had received proof that planning permission had been awarded to the Mere Skate Park Project, Councillor Jeans provided a paper copy of this to the Chairman.

Councillor Jeans had previously declared a personal interest in this application, he spoke on behalf of the project and took part in the discussion, he voted on this application.

Decision

Mere Town Football Club was awarded £4,000 towards their Stadia Improvement Project.

Reason

The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria for 2011/12 and demonstrates a link to the Wiltshire Community Plan 2011 – 2026 as detailed in the Officer’s Report.

Councillor Jeans had previously declared a prejudicial interest in this application, he spoke on behalf of the project and then left the room during the decision, he did not vote.

Decision

Mere Parish Council was awarded £18,389 towards their project to build a skate park, with the following condition:

·       That two additional quotes and a business plan is provided within three months of the award. 

The Board agreed that the release of funds be delegated to the Community Area Manager, in consultation with the Chairman, once satisfied that the information meets the criteria.

Reason

The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria for 2011/12 and demonstrates a link to the Wiltshire Community Plan 2011 – 2026 as detailed in the Officer’s Report.

The total amount awarded by the Board from the Community Area Grant Budget 2011/12 at this meeting was £30,094.

The Board was aware that the total amount awarded at this meeting may be higher than the total remaining in the Community Area Grant (CAG)Budget for 2011/12, however until an audit of all funds allocated throughout 2011/12 could be completed the exact figure was not available. The Board therefore agreed to draw on the CAG budget for 2012/13 for any additional top ups needed to fulfil these awards.