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RESOLVED:   that members agreed a contribution of up to £6,000 (25% of the total project costs) from the Parish Infrastructure Fund budget to Cucklington Parish Council.

Reason:            towards the upgrade of the village hall car park, subject to the standard conditions set out in Appendix A.

(Voting: unanimous)

RESOLVED:    that members agreed a contribution of up to £3,910 (16% of the total project costs) £1,971 from the Parish Infrastructure Fund budget and £1,939 from the Community Grants Capital Budget to Milborne Port Parish Council.

Reason:            towards the installation of lighting and automatic barrier at the village hall car park, subject to the standard conditions set out in Appendix A and written confirmation that the applicant has all the necessary permissions to carry out the work.

(Voting: unanimous)

RESOLVED:    that members agree a contribution of up to £6,500 (25% of the total project costs) from the Community Grants Capital budget to Ilchester Parish Council

Reason:            for the purchase of Allotments Area, subject to the standard conditions set out in Appendix A and the drawing down of funds within 8 months, a repayment clause if the land ceases to be used as allotments within 10 years of the award, undertaking an access audit and subject to a ‘Red Book’ valuation.

(Voting: unanimous )

RESOLVED:    that members refused a contribution of up to £4,025 (25% of total project costs) from the Community Capital budget to Foddington Residents for the installation of fibre broadband system to 16 residents,

Reason:            on the basis that the settlement is included within the next phase of the Superfast Broadband programme

(Voting: 6 in support, 3 abstentions)

The Community Support Assistant presented her report to members. She explained that each of the four grants would be considered in turn.

The Neighbourhood Development Officer advised members that the recommended grant amount detailed within the report were generally 25% lower than original grant amount applied for by the applicants. She explained that the value of the grants requested in this first round had been high and therefore the recommended level of grant was 25% or less for each applications to ensure that funding would be available in December.

1.   Cucklington Parish Council.

The Community Support Assistant explained that Cucklington Parish Council had applied for a £8,000 contribution towards an upgrade of the car park, however advised that it was recommended that £6,000 be awarded from the Parish Infrastructure Fund budget. She explained that the project met the criteria.

Councillor Mike Beech, the Ward Member, offered his support to the application.

It was proposed and seconded that the application be approved as per the officer recommendation.

On being put to the vote, this was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED:             that Members agreed a contribution of up to £6,000 (25% of the total project costs) from the Parish Infrastructure Fund budget to Cucklington Parish Council towards the upgrade of the village hall car park, subject to the standard conditions set out in Appendix A.

(Voting: Unanimous)

2.      Milborne Port Parish Council

The Community Support Assistant explained that Milborne Port Parish Council had applied for a grant of £3,910 towards improvements to the village hall which included the installation of lighting and an automatic barrier in the car park. She explained that this would discourage anti-social behaviour and should encourage further attendance at the village hall.

Councillor Sarah Dyke, the Ward Member, offered her support to the application and welcomed the measures to protect the hall and the car park. She agreed that this would increase the usage which would be a benefit to the village.

It was proposed and seconded that the application be approved as per the officer recommendation subject to written confirmation that the applicant has all necessary permissions to carry out the work.

On being put to the vote, this was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED:    that members agreed a contribution of up to £3,910 (16% of the total project costs) £1,971 from the Parish Infrastructure Fund budget and £1,939 from the Community Grants Capital Budget to Milborne Port Parish Council towards the installation of lighting and automatic barrier at the village hall car park, subject to the standard conditions set out in Appendix A and written confirmation that the applicant has all necessary permissions to carry out the work.

(Voting: unanimous)

3.   Ilchester Parish Council

The Community Support Assistant explained that Ilchester Parish Council had applied for a grant towards the purchase of some land to be used as allotments. She explained that this land was important to the community and advised that a ‘Red Book’ valuation would be a carried out prior to the grant being finalised.

Councillor Tony Capozzoli, Ward Member, supported the application and explained that this would be good for the village and the community.

Following the discussion, it was proposed and seconded that the application be approved; subject to a condition to ensure a payback clause should the land cease to be used as allotments within 10 years.

RESOLVED:  that members agree a contribution of up to £6,500 (25% of the total project costs) from the Community Grants Capital budget to Ilchester Parish Council for the purchase of Allotments Area, subject to the standard conditions set out in Appendix A and the drawing down of funds within 8 months, a repayment clause if the land ceases to be used as allotments within 10 years of the award, undertaking an access audit and subject to a satisfactory professional valuation.

(Voting: unanimous)

4.   Foddington Residents

The Neighbourhood Development Officer explained that is was her recommendation that this application be refused as Foddington was included within Connecting Devon and Somerset Superfast Broadband programme. However the timescales were unclear for the rollout of this programme. She further advised that by offering a grant to support this project, could be a breach of State Aid rules.

Following the discussion, it was proposed and seconded the application be refused. On being put to the vote, this was carried 6 votes in support with 3 abstentions.

RESOLVED:  that members refused a contribution of up to £4,025 (25% of total project costs) from the Community Capital budget to Foddington Residents for the installation of fibre broadband system to 16 residents on the basis that the settlement is included within the next phase of the Connecting Devon and Somerset Superfast Broadband programme.

(Voting: 6 in support, 3 abstentions)