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.
a) The Members Support Officer will provide an update on the Ward Community budget for 2012/13; and
b) The following grant applications are submitted for consideration:-
i) Concrete Paths at Colchester Road Allotments
Applicant: Rowlatts Hill Allotment Association
Amount Requested:
|
Item |
Cost (£) |
Estimate/ Actual cost? |
Request to Ward Meeting (£) |
|
62 900mm x 600 mm concrete paving stones |
335 |
|
335 |
|
2 cubic feet of mill waste |
95 |
|
95 |
|
Concrete |
35 |
|
35 |
|
sand |
35 |
|
35 |
|
Total |
500 |
|
500 |
Summary:
It is proposed to extend the laying of concrete paths in the Colchester Road site already approved by the Thurncoat Ward for the water extension to include the major pathways of the site.
The main pathways on the site are not paved in any way and in wet weather and in winter can be muddy and slippery. This is a danger and worry to plot holders. The laying of concrete paving stones therefore will make the allotment site a much safer place and will make the carrying or barrowing of produce, equipment and manure much easier. Most of the plot holders are middle aged or elderly and this project, if approved, will be much appreciated by them.
ii) Improvement of Ball Court
Applicant: Thurnby Lodge Community Forum
Amount Requested: £2,880
Summary:
It is intended to raise the height of the fencing around an existing ball court, to protect a nearby allotment plot and windows and minimise inconvenience to local residents and users of the community centre.
iii) Dream Academy of Dancing Performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London
Applicant: Lisa Plumb
Amount Requested: £500 towards the cost of hiring of a coach for the return trip to London, (total cost £800)
Summary:
A group of children from the Dream Academy of Dancing will be taken to London on 21 October 2012 to perform at Her Majesty’s Theatre. This could be a once in a lifetime event for the children.
The Academy is mainly made up of children from the Thurnby Lodge estate.
Parents have had to fund tickets and costumes for the event, but many are on low incomes. Assistance therefore has been requested in meeting the transport costs.
Places have been booked for the event and deposits paid.
iv) Purchase of Medium Duty Meat Slicer
Applicant: Thurnby Lodge Lunch Club
Amount Requested: £300
Summary:
It is proposed to purchase a new meat slicer, as previous domestic versions have proved unable to cope with the demands of preparing meat for the numbers catered for at the lunch club.
c) The following application has been approved under the Council’s fast-track procedure and is submitted for information:-
Jubilee Lunch
Applicant: Thurnby Ladies Circle
Amount Approved:
3 Course Lunch for approximately 30 ladies @ £7.00 per head £210.00
Table coverings, napkins etc £ 25.00
Hire of Hall for 3 hours £ 40.00
Total £275.00