Issue - meetings

Reason: To agree an application for funding towards replacement of toilet facilities and   flooring at Combe St Nicholas Village Hall. 

(voting: unanimous)

Prior to leaving the room, having earlier declared a personal and prejudicial interest, Cllr. Martin Wale informed members that the application was for a retrospective grant as the works had to be completed by a certain date.

Cllr. Ros Roderigo having earlier declared a personal and prejudicial interest, also left the room during consideration of the item.

Hilary Tinson, Chairman of Combe St Nicholas Village Hall Committee addressed the Committee.  She referred to the previous grant awarded in 2012 towards the replacement kitchen and commented that it had made a great difference to the use of the hall. It had become apparent that the toilet facilities were no longer adequate. The process of refurbishment had commenced in August 2003 and it had taken some time to resolve the problem of confined space.  The Hall Committee had decided to go ahead with the works as the Contractor was only available to start the job immediately and the Lottery required the project to start within three months.

The Neighbourhood Development Manager introduced the report, which asked members to consider an application for financial assistance towards replacement of toilet fittings and flooring.  He commented that the replacement kitchen had been a huge success.  The toilet facilities were considered inadequate, particularly the disabled and childcare facilities.  Members were informed that the hall was well used and were shown photographs illustrating some of the activities provided.  The Village Hall Committee had decided to proceed with the works as they were concerned that they would lose their Lottery funding.  He advised that if the grant was awarded it would be retrospective and referred members to the project costs outlined in the agenda report.

During discussion, members unanimously supported the recommendations outlined in the report.

Reason: To agree an application for funding towards replacement of toilet facilities and   flooring at Combe St Nicholas Village Hall. 

(Voting: unanimous)