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Declarations of Interest Minutes: None.
Councillor Simon Edwards explained that Councillor Ray Manning was attending a meeting with the Boundary Commission and so had asked him to chair the meeting as Deputy Leader. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 67 KB The Portfolio Holder is asked to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 20 April 2015 as a correct record. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 20 April 2015 were agreed as a correct record.
The Sustainable Communities and Partnerships Manager explained that the grant application from Reboot Cambridge Community Interest Company for IT equipment could be considered as its premises were not subject to planning enforcement. She further explained that Waterbeach and Landbeach Action for Youth Project were planning to purchase acoustic sound boards from Gamlingay Records and thus saving funds. The Deputy Leader stated that these applications would be considered by the Leader. |
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Appointment of Representatives to Outside Bodies PDF 36 KB The Leader will be invited to appoint representatives to the attached outside bodies. Decision: The Deputy Leader AGREED the following appointments:
Please note that this decision cannot be called-in. Minutes: The Deputy Leader explained that Councillor Robert Turner was replacing Councillor Pippa Corney on the Cambridge City, South Cambs and County Council Strategic Planning Group as the Planning Portfolio Holder. The representatives on the Greater Cambridge City Deal Assembly had been proposed by the two main political groups.
The Deputy Leader AGREED the following appointments:
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Community Chest Grant Funding 2015/16 PDF 136 KB Additional documents: Decision: The Deputy Leader AGREED the following grants:
Minutes: 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.
1st 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: ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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Date of Next Meeting Councillors are invited to bring their diaries. Minutes: The Clerk agreed to arrange a date for the next meeting. |