Agenda and minutes

The Chair paid tribute to Councillor Ann Heames who passed away last month commenting on her hard work and commitment for this Panel.  A minutes silence was held prior to the commencement of business.

To agree as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 15 December 2014.

Resolved:               That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 December, 2014 be agreed as a correct record.

There were no declarations of interest stated.

The Panel considered a report advising of Community Chest applications processed to date for 2014/15.

Members were advised of two new applications that had been received:

·       Marsh Hall Community Centre had requested £800 for replacement tables.

·       Ramsey Road Community Centre had requested £800 for First Aid courses to be run by St John’s Ambulance.

Resolved:               (i)       That the Panel notes the applications received and

processed to date.

                               (ii)       That the grants for Marsh Hall Community Centre

and Ramsey Road Community Centre be agreed.

(i)                      The Panel considered seven Small Grants applications.

Resolved:               That the following Small Gents be awarded:

(ii)                     Sports Grants

Members were advised that as from 1 April, Sports Grants would be added to the remit of this Panel.  A report from the Sports Council Review Group was considered by Members and it was agreed that the grants would only be available for individuals and that they be awarded in the same manner as the Talented Athlete Grant Aid Fund:

Gold ‘awards’ for national level and would receive £200

Silver ‘awards’ for regional level and would receive £300

Bronze ‘awards’ for local level and would receive £500

Resolved:                    That the information be received.

The Panel considered three Cultural Grants.

Resolved:               That the following Cultural Grants be awarded:

Applicant                                                                                                 £

Whitmore Parish Council/Whitmore Parochial Church Council                     0

Barbara Walton Singers                                                                   1030.00

Art Brasil                                                                                         1180.00                 

(i)             Homelessness Grants

Members were advised that a Homelessness Grant had been received but as this meeting date had been brought forward from 30 March, there had been insufficient time.

Officers requested that the item be emailed to Members for their information and comments.  Members stated that they fully supported Homelessness Grants and agreed to receive the details of the grant via email.

Resolved:                   That the information be received and comments noted.