Agenda and minutes

The Chair will introduce those present and make any necessary announcements.

The Chair and any other Councillors who are present will make any declarations as required by the Councillors’ Code of Conduct.

Attached for information and discussion

Officers will be at the meeting to discuss proposals for the extension of the residents’ parking scheme.

Officers from Leicestershire Police will be at the meeting to provide an update on police issues in Westcotes Ward.

The City Warden will give an update on issues in the Westcotes Ward.

Further to discussions at the last meeting, (see item 35/12 of the Action Log, dated 27 November 2012), an update will be given on suggested enhancements for parks and green areas in the Ward.

An update on planning and development issues in the Westcotes Ward not covered elsewhere on the agenda will be given at the meeting.

Councillors are reminded that under the Council’s Code of Conduct they should declare any interest they may have in budget applications

a)    An update on the 2012/13 Community Meeting budget will be provided

b)     The meeting is asked to note the following grant applications, which have been approved under the Council’s fast track procedure:-

Application 1:

Project:            Be together

Amount approved:  

Applicant:      Polish Mums and Children’s Centre

Summary:

The group started on 22 October 2012, but has grown rapidly.  Support has been provided to enable the group to continue to help parents, (and some grandparents), some of whom are isolated because of a lack of confidence, poor English and some of them have difficulties coping with being away from their homeland. Through the group they can meet together for support and to participate in craft workshops and physical activities.  In addition, work is done to promote a healthy lifestyle and care for the environment.

Application 2:

Project:           2Funky Festival

Amount approved:  

Applicant:      2Funky Arts Ltd

Summary:

2Funky Arts will hold a one-day urban music festival (2Funky Festival) in Braunstone Gate to promote art and cultural cohesion through urban music.  The Festival will be held on Saturday 25 May 2013 at four different locations.  There will be free admission to each of the events.

Forty local artists will perform across the four venues, as well as sets from 15 DJs, three two-hour master classes and an open mic competition.

It is anticipated that over 2,000 people will attend the Festival.

Other funding is as follows:-

Arts Council - £10,000 (received)

House of the Blue Mountain - £1,000 (confirmed)

AS&MGM - £1,000 (confirmed)

Arts Grant applied for from Leicester City Council - £1,250

c)         Grant applications submitted for consideration:-

Application 3

Project:           Green Lifeboat river clean-up project

Amount requested: 

This is a joint application to the Belgrave, Freemen and Westcotes Wards.

Applicant:      Adrian Lane, Senior Riverside Officer, Leicester City Council.

Summary:

Litter and flotsam is a significant eyesore on the watercourses throughout the city, including the Belgrave, Westcotes and Freemen Wards, from Loughborough Road Bridge to St Mary’s Mill.  The responsibility for removing it falls outside of all official agencies’ remits, including Leicester City Council, so the Riverside Ranger Team in Parks Services  ...  view the full agenda text for item 49.