Issue - meetings

The Chairman advised members that each grant would be considered one at a time as set out in the officer’s report.

1.      Good Fellowship Club

During a short discussion, members voiced their full support of the application.   There being no further debate, it was proposed and seconded to award a contribution of £2,100 towards the provision of community transport.  On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously. 

RESOLVED:

·           It was agreed a contribution of £2,100 from the Area South community grants budget towards the provision of community transport, subject to the standard conditions set out in Appendix A.

·           in addition to standard conditions set out in Appendix A, a condition is added restricting the GFC from applying for a community grant for at least three years from the date of this committee meeting.

(voting: unanimous)

2.      Hardington Mandeville Village Hall

A representative from Hardington Mandeville Village Hall addressed the committee.   He felt that the village hall was an important community asset and that considerable improvements had been made over the years.  He said it was an excellent facility that was used by many groups and clubs for both the young and old and hoped that members would support this application.

During a short discussion, members voiced their support of the village hall and understood that it was extensively used.  They acknowledged the recent improvements and highlighted the importance of the hall’s ongoing sustainability. It was then proposed and seconded to award a contribution of £7000 towards the provision of a new flat roof.  On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED:

·           It was agreed a contribution of £7,000 from the Area South Capital Grants programme towards the provision of a new flat roof.

·           in addition to standard conditions set out in Appendix A, a condition is added restricting the Hardington Mandeville Village Hall from applying for a community grant for at least three years from the date of this committee meeting.

(voting: unanimous)

3.      Youth Empowerment Zones

During a short discussion, members voiced their full support of the application.   There being no further debate, it was proposed and seconded to award a contribution of £12,000 towards the provision of Youth Clubs and Youth Work in Area South.

RESOLVED:

·           It was agreed a contribution of £12,000 from the Area South Community Grants budget towards the provision of Youth Clubs and Youth Work in Area South.

·           in addition to standard conditions set out in Appendix A, a condition is added restricting the YMCA from applying for a community grant for at least three years from the date of this committee meeting.

(voting:)