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RESOLVED:  That members agreed to transfer £16,000 from the Capital Reserve to the Community Grants Budget

Reason:          For allocation in 2017/18.

(Voting: unanimous)

RESOLVED:  That members agreed a contribution of up to £5,000 (33% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital budget to Horsington Parish Council

Reason:          Towards the installation of new play equipment.

(Voting: unanimous)

RESOLVED: That members agreed a grant contribution of £8,000 (25% of costs) from the Community Capital budget to Blackford and Compton Parish Meeting

Reason:          Towards the new superfast broadband installation subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A of the agenda report.

(Voting: unanimous)

RESOLVED:  That members agreed a contribution of up to £3000 (26% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital Budget to Hadspen Village Hall Committee

Reason:          Towards the provision of an extended car park, subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A

(Voting: unanimous)

RESOLVED:  That members agreed a contribution of up to £2,500 (25% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital Budget to West Camel  Parish Council

Reason:          Towards the installation of an outdoor gym, subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A and

·         the provision of equalities and diversity statement 

·         a direct contribution of at least £500 from the Parish Council

·         equipment should comply with the European standard for the provision of permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment which is currently EN16630:2015 and is independently tested to confirm compliance

(Voting: unanimous)

RESOLVED:  That members agreed a contribution of up to £7920 (32.5% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital Budget to Ansford Parish Council & Castle Cary Town Councils

Reason:          Towards  phase 3 of the Fairfield Project for the provision of an outdoor gym, adventure trail, planting and landscaping subject to the provision of additional quotes, standard conditions set out in appendix A and:

·         Outdoor gym  equipment should comply with the European standard for the provision of permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment which is currently EN16630:2015 and is independently tested to confirm compliance

(Voting: unanimous)

The Area Development Team Lead (East) advised that there were 6 recommendations in the report which included 5 applications for community grants that would be dealt with in turn.

Recommendation 1

The Area Development Team Lead (East) explained that is was recommended that £16,000 of unallocated capital be transferred to top-up the Community Grant Fund to help support smaller project applications which may arise.

On being put to the vote, this was agreed unanimously. One member commented that this was an essential part of area working.

RESOLVED:  that members agreed to transfer £16,000 from the Capital Reserve to the Community Grants Budget for allocation in 2017/18.

(Voting: unanimous)

Recommendation 2

The Neighbourhood Development Officer explained that the application was from Horsington Parish Council towards the installation of new play equipment. He confirmed that the application had scored well against the agreed criteria and that the project had the support of the ward member. He further advised that the Parish Council has provided significant funding and that there had been community support through fundraising.

Councillor William Wallace pointed out an error in the report. The Neighbourhood Development Officer clarified that the Parish Council had contributed £8,223 and that the application was to secure £5,000 from SSDC as a grant fund.

On being put to the vote, it was unanimously agreed that a contribution of up to £5,000 be awarded towards the installation of new play equipment in Horsington.

RESOLVED:  that members agreed a contribution of up to £5,000 (33% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital budget to Horsington Parish Council towards the installation of new play equipment.

(Voting: unanimous)

Recommendation 3

The Neighbourhood Development Officer explained that the application was from Blackford and Compton Parish Council towards the installation of superfast broadband. He felt that this was a strong application which was innovative and creative and had been scored highly with high levels of community support.

Mr T Adams, representing the Parish Meeting, addressed the Committee. He explained that the current broadband was extremely limited in the village and did not allow residents to download films or to work from home. He explained that different options had been explored before deciding that BT Open-reach Fibre would be the best option for the community. He confirmed that only 2 additional poles would need to be installed in Compton Pauncefoot and that residents will be able to use any service provider that they wish and that they would not be locked-in to using BT. He advised members that 90% of the residents within the parish had agreed to contribute towards the project costs.

Councillor Hayward Burt, Ward Member, thanked Mr Adams and commented that broadband was an essential requirement and that the high level of community support confirmed the need within the village.

Councillor William Wallace, also Ward Member, agreed with these comments.

During the discussion, members commented that all areas in the district need help with broadband, including businesses as well as households.

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