Agenda item

a.    Community Area Grants

Consideration was given to five applications for funding from the Community Area Grant Scheme 2010/11, as follows:

              i.        Trowbridge Phoenix Badminton Club

The sum of £851 was requested to buy new nets and posts to increase participation of juniors.

Councillor Oldrieve left the meeting for consideration of this application due to having a prejudicial interest.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £851 to Trowbridge Phoenix Badminton Club

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2010/11 and demonstrated links to the Local Agreement for Wiltshire.

Councillor Oldrieve returned to the meeting.

            ii.        North Bradley Peace Memorial Hall

The sum of £765 was requested to carry out a project development study for renewable energy.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £765 to North Bradley Peace Memorial Hall.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2010/11 and demonstrated links to the Trowbridge Community Area Plan.

           iii.        Hilperton Village Hall

The sum of £2,775 was requested for improvements to men’s toilet facilities.

The Chairman left the meeting at this point due to having a prejudicial interest in this item. Councillor Oldrieve took the Chair.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £2,775 to Hilperton Village Hall with the condition that the applicant did not apply to the Area Board for further funds towards the refurbishment of the village hall’s toilet facilities.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2010/11 and demonstrated a link to the Local Agreement for Wiltshire.

           iv.        Lavender Fields Residents Association

The sum of £212 was requested to set up an interactive website to improve two-way communication with local residents.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £212 to Lavender Fields Residents Association with the condition that the applicant contacted internet service providers first to investigate whether they could offer any services free of charge.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2010/11 and demonstrated a link to the Trowbridge Community Area Plan.

            v.        Trowbridge Town Football Club

The sum of £1,687 was requested to fund 29 managers and coaches to attend required FA courses.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £1,687 to Trowbridge Town Football Club.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2010/11 and demonstrated a link to the Trowbridge Community Area Plan.

b.    Performance Reward Grants

Consideration was given to two applications to the Performance Reward Grant Scheme, as follows:

              i.        Wiltshire Alternative Youth Sports Partnership (WAYS)

The sum of £5,900 was requested for sports hub development.

Decision

The Area Board supported the application from the Wiltshire Alternative Youth Sports Partnership and recommended it for approval by the Performance Reward Grant Panel.

            ii.        Trowbridge Community Area Extended Services

The sum of £8,428 was requested for the Trowbridge Parenting Network.

Councillor Helen Osborn left the meeting due to having a prejudicial interest in this application, as she was a member of the Extended Services Steering Group.

Decision

The Area Board supported the application from Trowbridge Community Area Extended Services and recommended it for approval by the Performance Reward Grant Panel.