Apologies for Absence were received from the usual Chair, Councillor Jose Hales, and Councillor Sunita Hansraj. Councillor Sue Ellington assumed the role of Chair for the meeting and Councillor Dr Martin Cahn was present as a substitute.

There were no Declarations of Interest from Members of the Committee.

To authorise the Chair to sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 March 2024 as a correct record.

Minute 5 was amended to insert the following wording:

·       Cambourne Church (GZKLMCHT) be approved and awarded the full amount requested of £425.00.

With the amendment, the Committee authorised the Chair, by affirmation, to sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 March 2024 as a correct record.

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There were no Public Questions.

The Development Officer (Health) presented the report on behalf of the Cost of Living Project Officer (Chris Riches). In response to Member questions, officers advised that the Committee that the recommendation was to delegate authority to officers to award funding, allowing for funds to be released quickly to successful applicants. Members agreed that the approach was sensible given the seasonal nature of the projects eligible for the proposed grant. Officers also clarified that non-constituted community groups were eligible for the proposed grant but required support from their local Parish Council.

By affirmation, the Committee recommended that the Lead Cabinet Member for Resources adopt the Community Growing Small Grant as a new policy, subject to the guidance as proposed in Appendix A of the report. The Committee agreed that it was appropriate to grant authority to officers to make decisions regarding the awarding of funding.

The Development Officer (Communities Team) presented the report. The Committee reviewed the applications to the Community Chest Grant funding scheme received between 7 March and 7 April 2024. After consideration of the applications, the Committee recommended to the Lead Cabinet Member for Resources that the application from:

·       1^st Hardwick and Highfields Scout Group (PBLMGLFV) be approved and awarded the full amount requested of £2,000.

·       Bar Hill Memorial Garden Group (BMCPQGTF) be approved and awarded the full amount requested of £2,000.

·       Little Shelford Cricket Club (FRGTVWKW) be approved and awarded the full amount requested of £1,989.94.

·       Bar Hill Community Association (CGCTDGCS) be approved and awarded the full amount requested of £1,806.74.

The Committee was informed the next meeting was to be held on Thursday 27 June 2024 at 1pm.