Councillors are reminded that they will need to declare any interest they may have in budget applications, and/or indicate that Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 applies to them.
There will be an update on the Community Meeting Budget.
The following budget application has been received:
Applicant: Saffron Fete Committee / Saffron Community Enterprises Ltd
Amount: £950
Proposal: Summer Fete
Summary:
To stage a Saffron Fete on Aylestone Recreation Ground on Saturday 20th August 2011
This will be a repeat of the Fete 2010, which was supported by this community committee in Saffron & Eyres Monsell. We would very much like to extend the fete and get surrounding areas involvement as much as possible. In order to be inclusive of all the areas we are asking for a small grant to help to promote this in the Aylestone & Knighton areas.
Last year we had in excess of 1500 Saffron, Eyres Monsell and Aylestone residents who had stalls or attended the event with over 34 stalls and information stands from the various community and local services as well as activities and events happening throughout the day. The event also included the provision of a stage and sound rig, which provided the entertainment for the day, and gave particularly local young people, the opportunity to showcase their talents.
Plans are already underway to repeat the event this year and thus we are seeking similar funding support to ensure that the event can be run as successfully and safely as last year and build on the community spirit that resulted from the day.
Finance is sought to provide advertising and distribution for the event to publicise it adequately so that we give every opportunity for the public from saffron and the surrounding areas to attend the fete. Due to the increased amount of people who attended the Fete last year we also need to take out public liability insurance to cover those small community stalls that do not have and insurance.
Minutes:
Palbinder Mann, Democratic Services Officer presented the Community Meeting budget.
Palbinder reported that the Community Meeting had access to £15,000 which residents could apply for funding to for community projects. Residents were informed that Members were able to approve applications for £500 or less between meetings however all other applications had to be considered at Community Meetings.
The following applications were submitted for consideration:
· Summer Fete, Saffron Fete Committee/Saffron Community Enterprises Ltd - £950.
It was explained that the application was to help fund the Saffron Fete on Aylestone Recreation Ground on Saturday 20th August. It was noted that a similar application had been submitted to the Aylestone Community Meeting. Members were not in support of the application due to concerns with regard to how the application would benefit the ward. They added that they would be willing to fund a similar event that was held in the ward.
RESOLVED:
that the application be rejected.
· Replacement of Pinus Nigra on Dawson Way, John Woodiier - £522.04.
It was explained that the application was for the replacement of a tree that had been previously removed. Members supported the application in principle however wanted to explore the possibility of the tree being funded through the pledges in the City Mayor’s 100 days programme to plant more trees
RESOLVED:
that the application be supported in principle however it first be explored whether the tree could be funded through the pledge in the City Mayor’s 100 days programme to plant more trees.
· Two trees Prunus Variety for Chiltern Green to shelter play area, James Oliver Green - £844.08.
It was explained that the application was for two trees to be planted in the Chiltern Green play area to enhance the visual amenity in the area and provide shade in the summer months. Members supported the application in principle however wanted to explore the possibility of the trees being funded through the pledges in the City Mayor’s 100 days programme to plant more trees
RESOLVED:
that the application be supported in principle however it first be explored whether the tree could be funded through the pledge in the City Mayor’s 100 days programme to plant more trees.
· Renewal of Benches on Dawson Way, John Woodier - £1,080.
It was explained that the application was for two benches to be installed on Dawson Way for local residents to sit down on.
RESOLVED
that the application be supported and £1,080 be allocated subject to final approval from the relevant Cabinet Lead.
· Small goal posts on Chiltern Green plus shrub and bulb planting, Reece Harris/Sam Allen - £4,000
It was explained that the application was for the installation of goal posts on Chiltern Green along with shrub and bulb planting. Members requested making more enquiries into this application in relation to the goal posts due to previous concerns raised by nearby residents.
RESOLVED
that the application be deferred until the next meeting allowing for further enquiries to be made.
· Temporary Traffic Road Order, Parks Services - £500
It was explained that the application was for a temporary road traffic order for the Knighton Park Community Fun Day.
RESOLVED:
that the application be supported and £500 be allocated subject to final approval from the relevant Cabinet Lead.
· Scout Hut Maintenance, 68th Leicester (St Guthlac’s) Scout Group Executive Committee - £960
It was explained that the application was to continue with the repair and maintenance work to ensure that the hut remained safe and secure for the group’s use.
RESOLVED:
that the application be supported and £960 be allocated subject to final approval from the relevant Cabinet Lead.