Agenda item

The Chairman explained that the Area Board did not have sufficient funds remaining in its budget for 2012/13 to fund all applications on the agenda.  In view of this, and to avoid penalising those applications who were at the end of the list, the Area Board would hear from all applicants in turn, and then make its decision based on the relative merits of all applications.

The Chairman then invited a representative from each of the grant applicants to give a brief overview of their project to the Area Board.  After each of the applicants had spoken the Chairman invited questions and discussion, then asked for a show of hands from those present to reflect public opinion.

After hearing from all applicants, the Chairman proposed to go through and determine whether the Area Board would support each application, however only applications for £1,000 and less would be confirmed at the full amount requested at this stage.  The Area Board bid for Lorrywatch was WITHDRAWN due to the thin support from the room, and the fact that the success of the project would rely on volunteers.  All other applications were approved, and it was proposed, seconded and AGREED that all applications for £1001 and above would be reduced pro rata in line with the remaining budget.  All applications for £1000 or less would receive the full amount.

Decision

The Friary Transitions Group was awarded £350 towards funding a facilitated youth group.

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

Decision

Salisbury Quakers (Green Fair) was awarded £870 towards putting on a free event t promote greener living.

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

Decision

Visit Wiltshire was awarded £2,693.76 towards a Salisbury Tourism Marketing Campaign.

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

Decision

St Francis Church Hall was awarded £4,489.60 towards redeveloping the external of the re-built hall.

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

Decision

St Marks’ Pre-School was awarded £4,489.60 towards developing the outdoor space in an outdoor learning experience.

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

Decision

Salisbury Arts Centre was awarded £4,489.60 towards the Salisbury Odyssey programme.

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

Decision

The Trees for St Marks Road Group was awarded £888 towards purchasing and planting trees.

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

Decision

Churches Together was awarded £1000 towards putting on an Exhibition of Artwork.

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

Decision

Bemerton Methodist Church was awarded £948 towards a breadmaking project.

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

Decision

Harnham Schools Travel Group was awarded £750 towards producing a travel leaflet.

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

Decision

Salisbury Blind Choir was awarded £890 towards set up costs.

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

Decision

Salisbury Area Board agreed to award £3,479.44 towards the Area Board project to purchase and deliver recyclable cloth bags to Salisbury Schools.

Reason

The project meets Councillor-led project criteria as detailed in the Officer’s report attached to the agenda.

Decision

Salisbury Area Board agreed to award £326 towards the Area Board project to produce and distribute a flyer on Autism.

Reason

The project meets Councillor-led project criteria as detailed in the Officer’s report attached to the agenda.