Local Youth Network Management Group – Cllr Spencer
· To include any youth grants
Melksham Wellbeing Group – Cllrs Aves
Community Area Transport Group – Cllr While
Minutes:
Local Youth Network Management Group – Cllr Spencer
Note: Cllr Seed now in the chair for youth funding applications
Youth Funding
Decision
· AFC Melksham Disabled – to support the equipment and running costs needed for the group: £1,170.00
Decision
· Young Melksham – to support the continued delivery of youth clubs for 13 -18 year olds: £2,531.06
Note: Cllr Hubbard abstained from voting on the Young Melksham application.
Note: Cllr Hubbard now in the chair.
Melksham Wellbeing Group – Cllr Aves
Points made included:
· That the group had helped to launch the Nail Cutting Clinic at Thornbank sheltered housing with Age UK, contributing £500 to the start up costs. This doubled their capacity for appointments and brought the service to a more accessible location.
· That a £1,980 contribution to BOA & Melksham Health Partnership has created a new sustainable Falls balance class, which adds to the activities of the successful Melksham Leg Club.
· The minutes dated 29 January 2018 were noted.
Health & Wellbeing Funding
Decision
· Melksham Baptist Church – meals for elderly and vulnerable: £500
Decision
· Melksham and District Seniors Forum 55+ - Older Persons Health and Wellbeing programme for age friendly Melksham: £2,000.00 (£1,000.00 already awarded)
Note:£1,370 from 2017/18 budget and £630 from 2018/19 budget.
Decision
· Carer Support Wiltshire – Community Connections Campaign: £2,980.00
Note: £2,350 from 2017/18 budget and £630 from 2018/19 budget
Community Area Transport Group – Cllr While
· The CATG notes dated 18 January 2018 were agreed.
The recommendations from the Melksham CATG were agreed by the Area Board as follows:
· To close issues: 5149, 5285, 5492, 5581, 5828, 5868 and 5896
· To approve an additional £166 for scheme 5040 at Melksham Woodrow Road, request to extend 30 mph limit.
The Chairman thanked the Councillors for their updates.
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