The Panel is asked to note the financial information, fast track grants approved since the last meeting and any grants nearing the three year cut off.
Minutes:
Mr Cooper drew attention to the value of the applications to be considered at the meeting. He explained that since the last meeting fast track applications totalling £3,850 had been allocated from 2016/17 budget and fast track applications totalling £2,478 had been allocated from the 2017/18 budget. A sum of £172,522 remained for this financial year.
The Panel noted all the fast track delegated grant applications decided since the last meeting:
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Phoenix Snak Shak Ltd
Priority: Targeted Projects
Purpose: Payment towards sending the Youth Worker to a conference addressing mental health problems in young people
Sum Requested: £250
Sum Approved: £250
Reasons: It is important that those working with young people with mental health problems have appropriate opportunities to develop their understanding
Grant Conditions: N/A
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: The Chilgrove Gin Company
Priority: Economy
Purpose: Website rebuild
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: Supporting business growth which is likely to lead to the creation of new jobs
Grant Conditions: N/A
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Ovation Music
Priority: Targeted Projects
Purpose: Music workshops for vulnerable young people
Sum Requested: £600
Sum Approved: £600
Reasons: The workshops will benefit vulnerable young people including those who live in Think Family Neighbourhoods
Grant Conditions: N/A
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Petworth Community Garden CIC
Priority: Targeted Projects
Purpose: Contribution towards the purchase of a gazebo for market stalls to enable regular attendance at fetes, markets and community events to support the organisations self-generated income
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: To ensure future sustainability of an organisation that supports vulnerable people in the local community
Grant Conditions: N/A
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: The Apuldram Centre
Priority: Economy
Purpose: Website redevelopment and relaunch
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: To improve the current website which is very outdated and not on an accessible format or social media friendly and ultimately supporting business growth
Grant Conditions: N/A
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Harrison Renwick Ltd
Priority: Economy
Purpose: New website with interactive elements
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: Supporting modernisation to enable business growth
Grant Conditions: N/A
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: MADhurst (Midhurst Music, Art and Drama Community Group)
Priority: Improving Living Places and Spaces
Purpose: Purchase of equipment to support the programme for this year
Sum Requested: £547
Sum Approved: £547
Reasons: A small one off contribution towards a popular community event
Grant Conditions: N/A
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Chichester BID Ltd
Priority: Economy
Purpose: Office systems upgrade as part of an office refurbishment
Sum Requested: £931
Sum Approved: £931
Reasons: Helping a company upgrade its office IT and equipment to be able to support city businesses and focus on increasing footfall
Grant Conditions: N/A