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 provide funding to support the establishment and maintenance of a community growing project at Rampton Allotments, led by Sustainable Rampton. The project will create a shared growing space within the village, initially constructing two raised beds to cultivate a variety of vegetables and salad items, including beetroot, carrots, French beans, garlic, lettuce, onions, parsnips, radishes, spring onions, and tomatoes. As the project develops, additional sections of the allotment will be cultivated to grow potatoes, cabbage, sprouts, and soft fruits such as raspberries, blackcurrants, and gooseberries. The project will be managed by a member of Sustainable Rampton, with oversight from a participating parish councillor. The produce will be made freely available to villagers and passers-by through a "help yourself" box at the allotment entrance on High Street, with additional surplus notified via the village WhatsApp group.

 

Application Ref. LLGPWPDV

Grant award £500. 

Decision:

To award £500 to fund Sustainable Rampton to grow their vegetables and share with their community.

Reasons for the decision:

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

Alternative options considered:

To not award the grant.

Rejected as the criteria for the grant were met.

Publication date: 29/01/2025

Date of decision: 29/01/2025

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