Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:

That a grant of £9,346 be awarded to Norton-sub-Hamdon Community Land Trust towards the start-up costs of operating the village post office and general store to be allocated as £4,673 from the Area North capital programme (Local Priority Schemes), and the remaining £4,673 from Area North revenue grants budget, subject to SSDC standard conditions for community grants as detailed in appendix A to the agenda report and the following additional conditions:

·      SSDC may seek repayment of the grant if the shop is closed within five years of opening

·      Norton CLT to confirm terms of proposed lease with respect to any interim change of ownership of the freehold.

Reason:

To facilitate the acquiring and operating of the village post office and shop in Norton Sub Hamdon.