Decision details

The Panel considered the report. Mr Cooper drew the Panel’s attention to the value of the applications to be considered at the meeting. He informed the Panel that the Manhood Wildlife and Heritage Group had declined the grant they were awarded as they would no longer be able to proceed with their planned project. As a result the Panel had a sum of £94,787 available, from a budget allocation of £175,000 for the year.

Mr Cooper informed the Panel that since 21 October 2020 total of £2,205 had been approved through the Fast Track Scheme. The Panel noted the following delegated decisions;

RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS FAST TRACK PANEL:

Applicant:Brook Meadow Conservation Group

Priority: Improving Places & Spaces

Purpose: Supporting the reintroduction of Water Voles into the River Ems

Sum Requested: £204.50

Sum Approved: £204.50

Reasons: To support the natural reintroduction/return of water voles, including enhancement work and habitat improvement.

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:Joanne Webb (sole trader)

Priority: Targeted

Purpose: To provide material for a series of transformative art workshops within the district

Sum Requested: £1000

Sum Approved: £1000

Reasons: Positive contribution to residents mental health and wellbeing.

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:Bangerznburgerz

Priority: Economy – Inward Investment

Purpose: Power Upgrade to 30 South Street Chichester

Sum Requested: £1000

Sum Approved: £1000

Reasons: To support a new business to fill a vacant shop and bring jobs into the district

Grant Conditions: Subject to a Funding Agreement

Mr Cooper also drew the Panel’s attention to the grant applications which were nearing there cut off point.

Mr Irvine informed the Panel that all payments had been processed for the Lurgashall Village Shop and no extension was required.

RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CULTURE IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL   

1. That a six month extension be granted to Fishbourne Tennis Club for the unspent some of £9,800.  

Alternative options considered and rejected: That the Panel refuses the extension request    

2. That an three month extension would be granted to Springboard Media Ltd for the unspent sum of £7,500.    

Alternative options considered and rejected: That the Panel refuses to approve the extension request