Decision details

Community Growing Small Grant

Decision Maker: Communities Manager

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of this decision is to fund the Meldreth Community Group in Marvell Green to support the ongoing maintenance of their communal garden. The group has been cultivating a wildflower meadow and developing a wildlife corridor to encourage biodiversity. Their work brings together 18 households in Marvell Green to care for the communal space, fostering a strong community spirit, supporting mental health and well-being, and providing a nurturing habitat for local wildlife and plants. They are seeking funding to purchase one compost bin and two compost bin extensions.

 

Application Ref. DXNZVBVB

Grant award £409.95 

Decision:

To award £409.95 to Meldreth Community group to sustain their community growing project of wildflower meadow.

Reasons for the decision:

This award meets the criteria for the Community Growing Small Grant.

Alternative options considered:

To reject the application, giving reasons.

To defer the application, pending further information.

Rejected because the grant met the criteria.

Publication date: 18/11/2024

Date of decision: 18/11/2024

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