Agenda item

The Deputy Leader AGREED the following grants:

The Sustainable Communities and Partnerships Manager presented this report, which invited the Deputy Leader to consider applications for Community Chest Grants for 2015/16. Comments from local councillors were reported at the meeting. Each application was considered in turn.

Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth: New village sign

The local members Councillors Nigel Cathcart and David McCraith supported this application. The Deputy Leader agreed the application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Over Baptist Church: Replace pews with movable chairs

Local member Councillor Brian Burling supported this application. The Deputy Leader stated that this application should be deferred to ensure that the wider community was consulted.

Papworth Bowls Club: Improvements to green

On being informed that the application did not include quotes for the recommended work, the Deputy Leader stated that the application should be deferred.

Milton Football Club: Pavilion upgrade

The local members Councillors Hazel Smith and Anna Bradnam both supported this application. The Deputy Leader agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

St Mary’s Church Voluntary Working Group: Purchase gardening equipment and shed

The local member Councillor Grenville Chamberlain supported this application. The Deputy Leader agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Hinxton Parish Council: Repairs to village hall

The Deputy Leader agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria. He agreed that Hinxton Parish Council should be asked to include a plaque stating that the District Council had paid for these repairs.

Castle Camps Playground: New play equipment

The Deputy Leader agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

1^st Willingham Scout Group: Purchase of tents

The Deputy Leader noted the suggestion that scout groups should attempt to get a bulk discount by purchasing their tents together. He agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Mary Challis Trust Limited: Purchase of PC and printer

This application received the support of all three local members, Councillors David Bard, Kevin Cuffley and Raymond Matthews, who were present at the meeting. The Deputy Leader agreed the application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Duxford Playgroup: Purchase of smartboard

The Deputy Leader agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Friends of Girton Glebe Primary School: Replace pool cover

Councillor Lynda Harford expressed her support for this application as the local County Councillor. The improvements planned would allow the pool to become available to the wider community. The Deputy Leader agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Grantchester Cricket Club: Purchase of marquee

The Deputy Leader noted that the Club had no changing area and he agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Steeple Morden Bowls Club: Repair of pavilion roof

The Deputy Leader agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria. He also agreed that the Club should be asked to include a plaque stating that the District Council had paid over half the cost for these repairs.

Cottontails Pre-school: Installation of two benches

Councillor Lynda Harford expressed her support for this application as the local County Councillor. The Deputy Leader agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Sawston Youth Group: Climbing equipment

This application received the support of all three local members, Councillors David Bard, Kevin Cuffley and Raymond Matthews, who were present at the meeting. The Deputy Leader supported the application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

1^st Hardwick and Highfields Scout Group: Camping equipment

The local member, Councillor Grenville Chamberlain, supported this application. The Deputy Leader noted the suggestion that scout groups should attempt to get a bulk discount by purchasing their tents together. He agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Linton Village Hall: Lighting renewal

Local councillor, Councillor Henry Batchelor, supported this application. The Deputy Leader agreed this application, which met the scheme’s criteria.

Linton Players: Hire of hall, scenery and props

The Deputy Leader noted that the Council had not yet received the applicant’s constitution, mission statement or accounts. He also understood that the cost of hiring a hall did not come under the scheme’s criteria. The Deputy Leader did not support this application.

The Deputy Leader AGREED the following grants: