To consider applications for funding from the Community Area Grants Scheme.
Minutes:
Consideration was given to a report by the Community Area Manager in which councillors were asked to consider applications for funding from the 2013/14 Area Board Grants Budget. She then explained each application in turn.
(a) BA13 Community Area Partnership – Annual Running Costs
Decision
To approve a grant of £4,700 towards the Partnership’s annual running costs.
Reason
This application meets the grants criteria for 2013/14.
(b) Bratton Pre School – Creation of a Shaded Area and Storage Shed
Decision
To approve a grant of £1,150 towards this project.
Reason
This application meets the grants criteria for 2013/14.
(c) Child and Parent/Carer Activity Sessions – Led by Cllr Gordon King
Decision
To approve a grant of £1,200 towards this project.
Reason
This application meets the grants criteria for 2013/14.
(d) Design and Set Up of a Website for Westbury Heritage – Led by Cllr Russell Hawker
Decision
To approve a grant of £1,153 towards this project.
Reason
This application meets the grants criteria for 2013/14.
(e) Specialist Finance/Dept Training and Laptop for Use by Crosspoint Volunteers – Led by Cllr David Jenkins
Decision
To approve a grant of £1,305 towards this project.
Reason
This application meets the grants criteria for 2013/14.
(f) Replacement of Heritage Road Sign on Mane Way – Led by Cllr Russell Hawker
Decision
To approve a grant of £800 towards this project.
Reason
This application meets the grants criteria for 2013/14.
(g) Installation of Lighting on Footpath between Springfield Road and Indigo Lane adjacent to Matravers School – led by Cllr Gordon King
Decision
To approve a grant of £2,000 towards this project.
Reason
This application meets the grants criteria for 2013/14.
(h) Purchase of Computer Equipment for Silver Surfers Group at Grassacres Day Centre – Led by Cllr David Jenkins
Decision
To approve a grant of £1,000 towards this project.
Reason
This application meets the grants criteria for 2013/14.
The Area Board noted that following the approval of the above-mentioned grants, there was still a grant fund balance of £32,010 which could be spent before 31 March 2014.
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