Agenda item

The Board is asked to consider funding applications as detailed in the attached reports.

Funding applications:

The Board considered the funding applications as detailed in the reports attached to the agenda. Applicants in attendance were invited to speak in support of their projects and answer any questions that arose.

Cllr Errington noted that the Health & Wellbeing budget for the year was £7700 and that there were 4 applications which if awarded in full, would total almost half of the budget, but noted that they were all projects that would kick start work.

Donhead St Andrew PC – requested £377 CAG – Pedestrian Gates

The applicant noted that a landowner had agreed to replace approximately 10 stiles with gates. This application was for the first two.

Cllr Jeans asked whether the style of gate to be purchased was accessible by pushchairs or wheelchairs?

The applicant confirmed that she would ensure that any further gates were of this nature.

Decision

The Area Board awarded £377 to Donhead St Andrew PC for the pedestrian gate project.

Wilton Carnival Cmmtt – Requested £500 HW – Picnic in the Park

The applicant spoke in support. It was confirmed that the TC had also contributed towards the project.

Decision

The Area Board awarded £500 to Wilton Carnival Committee for the picnic in the park project.

Hindon PC – requested £400 AB Initiative – RoW at Wessex Way

Decision

The Area Board awarded £400 to Hindon PC for RoW at Wessex Way project.

Silver Salisbury Group – requested £550 HW – Programme in Wilton & District

The applicant spoke in support of the project.

Decision

The Area Board awarded £550 to Silver Salisbury Group for the Programme in Wilton & District.

Donhead St Andrew PC – requested £400 CAG – Fingerpost Scotts Hill

The applicant spoke in support of the project, confirming the total project cost was £1269.

Decision

The Area Board awarded £400 to Donhead St Andrew PC for the Fingerpost on Scotts Hill.

Chalke Valley Sports Centre – requested £2950 – Getting our community active again

The Applicant spoke in support of the project.

Decision

The Area Board awarded £2950 to Chalke Valley Sports Centre towards the Getting our Community Active Again project.

SWW Health & Wellbeing Group – requested £1500 for an AB Initiative – Older People s event

Karen Linaker, community Engagement Manager set out the project, noting that Steeple Langford and Wylye were now in the Community Area following a boundary change. In 2018 there had been an event at Langford Lakes to experience a range of cultural activities. The board was keen to run such an event again as a Health & Wellbeing event for 2021. It was hoped that the event would benefit 40- 50 older people.

Decision

The Area Board awarded £1500 to the Area Board Initiative – Older Peoples Event.

SWW Health & Wellbeing Group – requested £2500 - AB Initiative – Community Group Support

Karen set out the project which it was hoped would benefit up to 50 groups, by offering them £50 with a top up from a local trust, to get them back up and running again.

Decision

The Area Board awarded £2500 to the Area Board Initiative – Community Group Support.

Zeals Youth Trust – requested £10,000 CAG – Zeals Green YC

The Applicant spoke in support of the project.

The Chairman noted the standard cap of £5,000 for funding requests, and suggested that the Board’s considerations stay within the scope of that.

Decision

The Area Board awarded £5000 to the Zeals Youth Trust, towards the project.