Agenda item

Grant to Barrington Parish Council (Executive Decision)

Meeting of Area North Committee, Wednesday 23rd May 2018 2.00 pm (Item 12.)

Decision:

RESOLVED:

That a grant of £1,638 be awarded to Barrington Parish Council, the funding to be allocated from the Area North Capital Programme and subject to SSDC standard conditions for community grants (Appendix A to the agenda report).

Reason:

To consider providing a grant towards the costs of purchasing and installing outdoor fitness equipment on the recreation ground adjoining Barrington Village Hall.

(Voting: Unanimous)

Minutes:

The Neighbourhood Development Officer presented the grant application as detailed in the agenda, and reminded members of the representation made by the Parish Clerk earlier in the meeting. She explained that young people who had out-grown the play area had put the idea forward to the Parish Council, and a fitness trainer would hold a session to show people how to use the equipment. Revised parish population figures were verbally reported to members.

Ward member, Councillor Derek Yeomans, noted the community had worked hard to fundraise. He fully supported the project and proposed approval of the grant.

During a very brief discussion members indicated their support for the project. On being put to the vote, the proposal to approve the grant was carried unanimously.