Agenda item

RESOLVED:

1.    Thatmembers noted the report.

2. That members agreed to allocate a sum of £25k from the Capital Reserve to be used for Community Capital Grants Projects.

(voting: unanimous)

The Area South Development Lead presented the report as set out in the agenda and advised members that the Christmas lights switch on will take place on 19^th November 2016 and not December as stated in the report. She also stated that the Hardington Cricket Club mentioned in the report should have been titled West Coker and Hardington Cricket Club.

The Neighbourhood Development Officer then proceeded with the aid of slides to highlight some of the work and projects undertaken by the Area South Development Team. These included:

·         Success of the Yeovil Super Saturday Event, working with Yeovil Town Council showcasing local musical talent with excellent family and children’s entertainment.

·         The Lantern Parade and Christmas Switch on event on Saturday 19^th November 2016.

·         Work of the Environmental Enhancement Group including:

o   Bus Station Clean up

o   Advertising Boards

o   Rangers work within the town centre

o   New ‘welcome signs’ for Yeovil

The Area South Development Lead referred members to the second recommendation as set out in the agenda report and explained the purpose of setting aside an allocation of £25,000 from the Capital Reserve to support Community Capital grant applications.  This will safeguard some funding for significant community led capital projects and gives greater clarity about how these schemes are being supported in accordance with the community grants policy.

During the ensuing discussion, the Area South Development Lead and the Chairman noted the comments of members and in response to questions explained that:

·         Discussions would be taking place with Yeovil Town Council regarding the review of the Yeovil Super Saturday Event and any feedback from members would be welcomed.

·         Noted the request from Councillor Peter Seib to start engaging residents in the community facilities being built as part of the school complex at Lufton, with a view to establishing a community association in due course.

·         Agreed to discuss with Councillor Tony Lock at a later date issues raised regarding the delivery of Yeovil Vision and Regeneration and Economy projects.

·         In view of the concerns raised by residents at Bond Street regarding illegal HGV access, ask the SSDC Community Safety Co-ordinator to raise this as a matter of urgency with Somerset County Council.

·         Five initial enquiries regarding the Workspace hub at Petters Way had been made, however no further updates at this stage.  The Chairman would keep members updated via Area South Committee.

·         UDF Refresh - work being undertaken with results anticipated within six months with a good response from consultants to undertake this study

Members thanked the Area South Development Lead and the team for the work undertaken on the delivery of projects within Area South.  It was then proposed and subsequently seconded that members agree to the officer’s recommendations as set out in the agenda report. On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED:

1.    Thatmembers noted the report.

2. That members agreed to allocate a sum of £25k from the Capital Reserve to be used for Community Capital Grants Projects.

(voting: unanimous)