Issue - meetings

To consider any applications for Community Area Grant funding.

Councillor John Noeken introduced the item, as the Area Board’s Lead Councillor on grants.

Applicants that were present were invited to speak on their applications, following which the Board discussed the application then put the matter to the vote.

Having declared a prejudicial interest in the application from Winterbourne Stoke Events Committee, Councillor Ian West left the room during consideration of that application.

In relation to the application from Winterbourne Stoke Events Committee, it was reported that a location had been identified for the container; out of sight of the road and of nearby properties.

Decision

Winterbourne Stoke Events Committee was awarded £1,410.78 towards the costs of purchasing a storage container and a base upon which to site the container to store the committee’s equipment.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria for 2010/11 and would support this vital service for the community.

In relation to the application from Woodford Valley Scottish Country Dancing Group, it was suggested that the group allow other community groups meeting in the Middle Woodford Village Hall to use the equipment.

Decision

Woodford Valley Scottish Country Dancing Group was awarded £683.76 towards the purchase of equipment including a variable speed music player and microphone.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria for 2010/11 and would support this newly established community group.

Decision

Orcheston Village Hall Committee was awarded £650 towards works required to the village hall including replacement of rotting fascia boards.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria for 2010/11 and would support the maintenance of this important community facility.

Decision

Larkhill Primary School was awarded £999.96 to operate, on behalf of the local community, a Sensory Toy Library for children (4-11 years) with learning disabilities.

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria for 2010/11 and would support this new initiative for the benefit of local families.

The Chairman thanked Cllr Noeken and a special thanks was extended to the independent panel members, Carole Slater and Tony Way.