Agenda item

a.    Community Area Grants Scheme

To consider applications to the Community Area Grants Scheme 2010/11, as detailed in the accompanying report.

Grant application packs for the Community Area Grants Scheme are available from the Community Area Manager or electronically at

www.wiltshire.gov.uk/areaboardscommunitygrantsscheme.htm

b.    Youth Transport Funding Scheme

To consider one application for funding from the Area Board’s allocated youth budget, as follows:

                      i.        Community Area Young Peoples’ Issues Group (CAYPIG).

a.    Community Area Grants Scheme

The Area Board considered the following applications for funding from the Community Area Grant Scheme 2010/11:

                      i.        Fiddler’s Allotment

The grant application from the Fiddler’s Allotment had been withdrawn, as funds had successfully been obtained from an alternative source.

                    ii.        Cricklade Jenner Hall

The sum of £864 was requested to upgrade fire protection and the alarm system.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £864 to Cricklade Jenner Hall.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2010/11 and demonstrated a link to the Community Plan.

                   iii.        Cricklade Heritage Trail Project

The sum of £5,000 was requested to design and install 18 historic interpretation boards.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £5,000 to Cricklade Heritage Trail Project.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2010/11 and demonstrated a link to the Community Plan.

                   iv.        Wootton Bassett Museum and Heritage Group

The sum of £916 was requested to purchase IT equipment.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £916 to Wootton Bassett Museum and Heritage Group.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2010/11 and demonstrated a link to the Community Plan.

                    v.        Cricklade Branch Royal British Legion

The sum of £960 was requested to produce a carpet flower bed.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £960 to Cricklade Branch Royal British Legion.

Reason: The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2010/11 and demonstrated a link to the Community Plan.

                   vi.        Lyneham Youth Club

A previous grant awarded to Lyneham Youth Club had resulted in an under-spend of £1,040 and it was requested that the club retained the funds in order to provide a further programme of youth activities.

Decision

The Area Board agreed that Lyneham Youth Club was permitted to retain the sum of £1,040 from a previously allocated community area grant, for the purpose of providing a programme of youth activities.

b.    Youth Transport Funding Scheme

The Area Board considered the following request for funding from the Area Board’s allocated youth transport budget:

                      i.        Community Area Young Peoples’ Issues Group (CAYPIG)

The sum of £5,109.20 was requested to fund a level 3 Bikability scheme and to fund a programme of more mini buses from villages to towns and for special events.

Decision

The Area Board awarded the sum of £5,109.20 to the Community Area Young Peoples’ Issues Group.