Agenda, decisions and minutes

Any apologies for absence that have been received will be noted at this point.

Apologies for absence were received from Mr Elliott.

Apologies were received from Mr Evans and Mrs Graves.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the Grants and Concessions Panel meeting held on 25 January 2023.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2023 be approved by the Chairman as a correct record.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2023 be agreed as a correct record.

Any matters arising as a result of the previous minutes.

King Charles III Coronation

Mr Brigden updated the Panel on the proposal to provide a fund for parish councils towards commemoration activities.  Since the initial proposal, it was possible (in consultation with the Chair) to increase the grant available from £250 to £500 per parish council area, due to the amount remaining in the Grants budget for 2022-23 being added to this fund.  Currently fourteen applications had been approved and four were pending.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund

Mr Brigden provided an update on the Funds.  Applications for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund were being received until 6 April 2023.  In this year, there are relatively small amounts available under various interventions.  The Council was still waiting for final confirmation of the value of the Rural England Prosperity Fund allocation for the district.

Members and officers are reminded to make any declarations of disclosable pecuniary, personal and/or prejudicial interests they may have in respect of matters on the agenda for this meeting.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Panel is asked to approve the Chichester Bowmen’s (The Lessee’s) application for a rent subsidy as set out in paragraph 6.0 of the report in connection with the 2022 rent review

RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND CULTURE IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL:

That the Panel approve the Chichester Bowmen’s (The Lessee’s) application for a rent subsidy as set out in paragraph 6.0 of the report in connection with the 2022 rent review.

Alternative options considered and rejected

That the Panel rejects the Chichester Bowmen’s (The Lessee’s) application for a rent subsidy as set out in paragraph 6.0 of the report in connection with the 2022 rent review.

RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND CULTURE IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL:

That the Panel approve the Chichester Bowmen’s (The Lessee’s) application for a rent subsidy as set out in paragraph 6.0 of the report in connection with the 2022 rent review.

Alternative options considered and rejected

That the Panel rejects the Chichester Bowmen’s (The Lessee’s) application for a rent subsidy as set out in paragraph 6.0 of the report in connection with the 2022 rent review.

For decision

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

That the Eames Motor Repairs Ltd request for discretionary rate relief as set out in the report be approved.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

That the Eames Motor Repairs Ltd request for discretionary rate relief be refused.

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

That the Eames Motor Repairs Ltd request for discretionary rate relief as set out in the report be approved.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

That the Eames Motor Repairs Ltd request for discretionary rate relief be refused.

For decision

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

That the request from Mr J and Mrs M Newton for discretionary rate relief as set out in the report be approved.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

That the request from Mr J and Mrs M Newton for discretionary rate relief be refused.

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

That the request from Mr J and Mrs M Newton for discretionary rate relief as set out in the report be approved.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

That the request from Mr J and Mrs M Newton for discretionary rate relief be refused.

For decision

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

That the request from Mr B Thayaparan for hardship relief as set out in the report be refused due to lack of exceptional circumstances.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

That the request from Mr B Thayaparan for hardship relief be approved.

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

That the request from Mr B Thayaparan for hardship relief as set out in the report be refused due to lack of exceptional circumstances.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

That the request from Mr B Thayaparan for hardship relief be approved.

For decision

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

That the Selsey Community Nursery request for discretionary rate relief be deferred to enable officers to contact the applicant to see if a set of more up to date accounts for the period ended 31 December 2022 was available.

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

That the Selsey Community Nursery request for discretionary rate relief be deferred to enable officers to contact the applicant to see if a set of more up to date accounts for the period ended 31 December 2022 was available.

To note the financial information, fast track grants approved since the last meeting.

The Panel considered the report.  Mr Cooper drew attention to the value of applications to be considered at the meeting.  He corrected the budget available, set out in paragraph 3.3, which should be £39,331. If members supported all the applications presented at the meeting there would be £18,627 remaining.

The Panel considered the report.  Mr Cooper drew attention to the value of applications to be considered at the meeting.  He corrected the budget available, set out in paragraph 3.3, which should be £39,331. If members supported all the applications presented at the meeting there would be £18,627 remaining.

For decision

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

Applicant: 4Sight vision Support

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Funding towards the staffing costs of the vision support advocates

Sum requested: £5,300

Sum approved: £5,300

Reasons: The project will help and support the visually impaired and the response will provide support to more and harder to reach residents over the coming months

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

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

Applicant: 4Sight Vision Support

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Funding towards the staffing costs of the vision support advocates

Sum requested: £5,300

Sum approved: £5,300

Reasons: The project will help and support people with  visual impairments or adjusting to low vision.  The response will provide support to more and harder to reach residents over the funding period.

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

For decision

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

Applicant: Waves Music Therapy

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Funding towards ‘Speaking Through Music’ a mental health support group

Sum requested: £3,400

Sum approved: £3,400

Reasons: Providing a service to adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues with the objective of enhancing quality of life.

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

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

Applicant: Waves Music Therapy

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Funding towards ‘Speaking Through Music’ a mental health support group

Sum requested: £3,400

Sum approved: £3,400

Reasons: Providing a supportive setting for  adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues to offer and benefit from peer support .

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

For decision

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

Applicant: Terry’s Place (Terry’s Day Care Ltd)

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Terry’s Place activities for older people

Sum requested: £3,400

Sum approved: £3,400

Reasons: The project aims to create an inclusive daytime social club for older people and their carers to provide social interaction and companionship.

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

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

Applicant: Terry’s Place (Terry’s Day Care Ltd)

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Terry’s Place pilot activities for older people

Sum requested: £3,400

Sum approved: £3,400

Reasons: Developing a new service aiming to create an inclusive daytime social opportunity for older people and their carers to provide social interaction and companionship.

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

For decision

Grant Application – Targeted Projects 4

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

Applicant: Trefoil Farm Permaculture

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Funding towards the purchase of equipment to support the market garden businesses Nourishment in Nature project.

Sum requested: £3,900

Sum approved: £3,900

Reasons: The project provides opportunities for volunteering and working with the local community

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

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

Applicant: Trefoil Farm Permaculture

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Funding towards the purchase of equipment to support the market garden businesses Nourishment in Nature project.

Sum requested: £3,900

Sum approved: £3,900

Reasons: The project provides opportunities for volunteering and working with the local community to provide low cost access to healthy food.

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

For decision

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

Applicant: Youth Dream (Selsey) Ltd

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Contribution towards the Bridge Youth Support Centre Manager role

Sum requested: £5,000

Sum approved: £5,000

Reasons: To support the promotion of activities in Selsey for local young people

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

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

requested Applicant: Youth Dream (Selsey) Ltd

Declarations of interest: N/a

Purpose: Contribution towards the Bridge Youth Support Centre Manager role

Sum: £5,000

Sum approved: £5,000

Reasons: To support the promotion of activities in Selsey for local young people

Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.

Thanks were expressed by Mrs Apel to the officers and fellow members of the Panel for their support and the experience, which was echoed by the Panel.

The Chairman took the opportunity to give his thanks to the Panel members and officers for their support.

To note the date of the next meeting as Wednesday 28 June 2023:

-       10.00am to 12.00pm – Member Training

-       12.00pm to 1.00pm – Lunch

-       1.00pm – Meeting

The date of the next meeting is Wednesday 28 June 2023 in Committee Room 2: - 10.00am to 12.00pm – Member Training

- 12.00pm to 1.00pm – Lunch

- 1.00pm – Meeting