Agenda and minutes

The Chair paid tribute to Councillor Billy Welsh who passed away yesterday.  A minutes silence was held and it was agreed that a condolence card be sent to his family on behalf of the Panel.

There were no declarations of interest stated.

To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

Resolved:                 That the minutes of the meeting held on 6 June, 2016 be agreed as a correct record.

Report to follow.

Members were asked to consider the funding criteria attached to the report as appendices 1 and 2.

The Panel were advised that last year’s budget had an underspend of £12,000 which automatically carried over into the current financial year.  Castle Sport had suggested to use  a proportion of the money to put on a mass sports participation event at the Lyme Valley Park in April/May 2017 and to possibly make it an annual event.  The Panel agreed that it was a good idea and the Chair stated that she would like to be involved and to invole the current Mayor with regard to archery events.

The Panel considered ten applications, with the Newcastle Advisory Sports Council recommendations.

Resolved:     That the information be received and the comments noted.

The Panel considered four applications, three for Small Grants and one for a Community Chest Grant.

The Green Grant expenditure was noted.

Resolved:     That the information be received and the comments noted.

The Panel considered three applications for Cultural Grants.

Resolved:                 That the information be received and the comments noted.

There was no Urgent Business.