Agenda item

To consider the following grant applications:

Community Area Grants:

·       Busy Kids Outdoor Shelter - £2,000 towards new outdoor shelter

·       Worton & Cheverell FC - £500 towards football goal posts

·       The Patch, Potterne - £5,000 towards establishment of building as community asset

Youth Grants:

·       Devizes Netball Club - £1,432 towards coaching equipment and venue costs

Older and Vulnerable Adults:

·       Devizes Men’s Shed - £270 towards first aid training.

The Area Board then considered and determined the following grant applications:

Community Area Grants:

·       Busy Kids Outdoor Shelter - £2,000 towards new outdoor shelter

It was explained that the Bromham nursery for babies up to 5 years old had lots of outside space that was currently in a state of disrepair. Councillor Philip Whitehead moved to grant the funding in full and Councillor Kelvin Nash seconded the motion.

Resolved:

To grant Busy Kids £2,000 towards a new outdoor shelter.  

·       Worton & Cheverell FC - £500 towards football goal posts

It was explained that the club had no facilities at the main hub, and that winter training needed to be moved. Seven teams were training at Dauntsey’s School, who have allowed the use of their astroturf, which had no goals, and that the club also needed goals for Lavington. Three to four sets would be needed at a total cost of £2,000. Councillor Muns voiced his support for the application, noting the wide reach of the football club across the local villages. Councillor Jacobs asked if the goal posts were transportable, to which it was explained that they were, but not easily, so would likely remain in one location. Councillor Reay thanked volunteers and recognised the importance of youth football clubs for boys and girls alike. Councillor Muns moved to grant the funding in full and Councillor Nash seconded the motion.

Resolved:

To grant Worton and Cheverell FC £500 towards new goal posts.

·       The Patch, Potterne - £5,000 towards establishment of building as community asset

It was explained that Potterne Parish Council supported the initiative at the former village school and were, like the Area Board, pleased to see more a comprehensive business plan. Councillor Reay proposed to grant £3,000, which was seconded by Councillor Jacobs. Councillor Whitehead also formally thanked The Patch for their co-operation sending through the additional information the Area Board had requested.

Resolved:

To grant The Patch £3,000 towards the establishment of the former village school as a community asset.

Youth Grants:

·       Devizes Netball Club - £1,432 towards coaching equipment and venue costs

It was explained that the netball club planned to expand their junior section from its existing 200 members and planned to continue training at Devizes Leisure Centre and Dauntsey’s School but had no equipment at the school. They had, however, raised funding elsewhere to address this. Councillor Jacobs noted that it was good to see Dauntsey’s so involved in supporting sports clubs for young people. Councillor Whitehead moved to grant the funding in full; Councillor Jacobs seconded the motion. 

Resolved:

To grant Devizes Netball Club £1,432 towards coaching equipment and venue costs.

Older and Vulnerable Adults:

·       Devizes Men’s Shed - £270 towards first aid training.

It was explained that first aid training was required to continue operating the Devizes Men’s Shed, which for the six people necessary would actually amount to £405, but as the initial application was based on training for four people, thus the amount only being £270. The Chairman moved to grant the £270 and was seconded by Councillor Nash, with Councillor Reay also commending the work of the Men’s Shed in the community.

Resolved:

To grant Devizes Men’s Shed £270 towards first aid training. 

Area Board Initiatives:

Richard Rogers noted that an Area Board Initiative was missed off the grant report in the agenda pack due to an administrative error, so could not be determined at the meeting, but could be passed under delegated authority as the total amounted to under £1,000, so would be discussed at the meeting and determined at a later date. The Chairman then invited Councillor Kelvin Nash to summarise the initiative.

Councillor Nash detailed the plan to run a Christmas event in Devizes at a cost of £500. It would be a community-focused event involving young people, older and vulnerable adults, and all in between. The Chairman noted his approval at the involvement of Christians Against Poverty. Councillor Philip Whitehead added that he wholly supported the initiative and suggested that informal feedback is collected after the fact to inform and improve future endeavours.

The Chairman noted that all Members present were in support of the Initiative and explained that Members would collaborate with the SEPM to carry the Initiative forward under delegated authority.