The Panel is requested to note the financial information and fast track grants approved since the last meeting.
Minutes:
The Panel considered the report. Mr Gammon drew attention to the value of the applications to be considered at the meeting and reminded the Panel that the budget would be a maximum of £175,000 for this year with £78,264.80 remaining.
The Panel noted the following fast track delegated grant applications decided since the last meeting:
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Saltwater Creations CIC
Priority: Targeted Projects
Purpose: Contribution towards the “Vitamin Sea – self-belief and empowerment workshops for the wellbeing of young people” for school children in the Chichester District
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £0
Reasons: Individual schools can consider funding a workshop if they feel there would be educational benefits to their pupils however fast track funding will not be provided on this occasion as the application failed to demonstrate how it met the Council’s funding objectives
Grant Conditions: N/A
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant:St Mary’s Apuldram PCC
Priority: Improving Places and Spaces
Purpose: Contribution towards the purchase of equipment for the new community meeting room
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: Equipping the newly constructed community room will assist with community use
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant:The Common Parish of Sutton & Barlavington
Priority: Improving Places and Spaces
Purpose: Contribution towards the purchase and installation of a new community noticeboard
Sum Requested: £665
Sum Approved: £665
Reasons: The noticeboard will provide both information on local groups and activities for those residents who could otherwise be socially isolated and a space to advertise local employment opportunities
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Tandem
Priority: Targeted Projects
Purpose: Contribution towards improving access to the minibus
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: The minibus transports isolated individuals to appointments and social activities
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Lloyds Tree Surgery
Priority: Economy
Purpose: Contribution towards the redevelopment of the website
Sum Requested: £347.50
Sum Approved: £0
Reasons: The applicant is able to cover the costs of the redevelopment
Grant Conditions: N/A
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Bignor Parish Meeting (sponsored by Sutton & Barlavington Parish Council as Bignor is not constituted formally to make bids)
Priority: Improving Places and Spaces
Purpose: Contribution towards the cost of the purchase and installation of an emergency defibrillator to be located in the old BT phone box
Sum Requested: £820
Sum Approved: £820
Reasons: Responding to a locally identified need to provide life saving equipment to a rural area
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: The Wisborough Green and Kirdford Parishes Wildlife Group
Priority: Improving Places and Spaces (Environment)
Purpose: Contribution towards establishing the ecological baseline before the enhancement of the 30 mile section of the River Kird within Wisborough Green and Kirdford Parishes to improve its biodiversity and water quality
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: The project will engage with local residents whilst also enhancing water quality
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement
RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:
Applicant: Perfect Motion Physio
Priority: Economy
Purpose: Contribution towards the redevelopment of the website
Sum Requested: £1,000
Sum Approved: £1,000
Reasons: The project will help support the sustainability and growth of the business
Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement