Agenda item

The Wiltshire Councillors will consider 8 applications to the Community Area Grants Scheme.

Copies of the completed application forms and grant application packs for the

Community Area Grants Scheme are available from the Community Area

Manager or electronically at

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

The Area Board considered a number of applications for Community Area Grant funding.  The Community Area Manager introduced 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.

In relation to the application from The Greatwood Charity, concern was raised in relation to the level of reserves held by the Charity (£260k).  However, the applicant advised that these figures were incorrect and should actually be £80k and a further £12k in restricted funds.  This addressed the concerns, however the applicants were requested to submit the correct figures as a condition of the grant.

Decision

Greatwood Charity was awarded £994 towards purchase new educational / learning material that will improve the standard of quality of courses run for young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2012/13.

In relation to the application from Marlborough Tennis Club, concern was raised in relation to the surplus from 2011 (£9,122).  The applicant advised that this and the reserves held were earmarked for providing a permanent location for the club, which was the only one in the area not to have a base.

Decision

Marlborough Tennis Club was invited to resubmit their application to the next meeting, giving more details about the surplus and reserves held by the club.

Decision

Inside Out was awarded £960 towards funding a number of day trips and learning excursions for members of this group who have learning difficulties, and their carers.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2012/13.

Decision

Kennet Community Transport was awarded £5,000 towards the deposit for a new community minibus.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2012/13.

Decision

Transition Marlborough was awarded £850 towards developing publicity for a range of activities including community sales, thermal efficiency for residential properties, a series of public lectures and bursaries for environmentally themed training courses.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2012/13.

In relation to the application from Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, it was noted that, on the previous evening, Marlborough Town Council had agreed to support a proposal for re-deployable CCTV.  In the light of this development, the recommendation in the report was amended to defer the application, for further consultation.

In general, the Area Board and the whole meeting supported and welcomed the principle of CCTV on the High Street, and thanked those involved in bringing this project forward over the past 11 years.

Decision

The application from Marlborough Chamber of Commerce for CCTV was DEFERRED

In relation to the application from Kennet Valley Arts Trust, hope was expressed that the tickets could be subsidised for young people and those on low incomes.  The applicant advised that prices may be fixed by contract, but that concessions could be considered.

Decision

Kennet Valley Arts Trust was awarded £2,500 towards developing a series of performances, broadcast live from prestigious venues such as Covent Garden or the Bolshoi Ballet and shown to audiences in Marlborough Town Hall.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grants Criteria 2012/13.

Decision

The application from Grove Farm Woodland Skills and Survival Centre was refused.

Reason – The application did not meet the Community Area Grants Criteria 2012/13.