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.
The Community Meeting will be informed of funding applications received since the last meeting: -
Application deferred from the last meeting
i) LE5-Boxercise-Fitness for All £3,500
Application received from Forgotten Estate Community Association to fund specialist equipment for a new Boxercise/Fitness Centre in the area.
At the last meeting it was agreed that, whilst the application represented a good project, it was felt that the project should secure a base to operate from and also apply to other Community Meetings and other funding sources before funding was granted by this Community Meeting. The Community Meeting therefore defer the application.
Applications received since the last meeting
ii) Toddler Time at Hamilton Library £250
An application has been received from Hamilton Library to fund a stock of craft materials and some new toys for existing Toddler Time sessions that run at the Library on Wednesday mornings for Under5’s and their parents and carers. The materials/toys to be purchased are to replace depleted stocks and worn out toys.
iii) Educational Awareness Evening – £1429.30
Somali Community in Leicester
Application received from Horn of Africa Services and Develop Organisation (HASDO) to fund an educational awareness seminar on 21st July 2013 at Taylor Road School, St. Matthews Estate. The seminar is aimed at giving attendees a broad picture of the UK education system.
The applicants are also seeking similar funding from Latimer, Coleman and Spinney Hills wards.
Minutes:
The Community Meeting was informed that the remaining Community Meeting Budget, as at 4th March, was £19,564.81. This figure included committed funds carried forward from 2011/12 of £2,851.
The following budget applications were reported as having been received: -
Application deferred from the last meeting £
i) LE5 Boxercise- Fitness For All 3,500
Application received from the Forgotten Estae Community Association to fund specialist equipment for a new Boxercise/Fitness Centre in the area.
Since the last meeting it was stated that progress had been made and the project was based in the Scout Hut at Thurnby Lodge. The official opening to take place on 22nd March 2013.
Resolved:
that the project be supported - £1,000.
Aplications received since the last meeting
ii) Toddler Time at Hamilton Library 250
Application received from Hamilton Library to fund a stock of craft materials and some new toys for an established Toddler Time sessions that run at the Library on Wednesdays.
Resolved:
that the project be supported - £500.
iii) Educational Awareness Evening - 1429.30
Somali Community in Leicester
Application received from Horn of Africa Services and development Organisation (HASDO) to fund an educational awareness seminar on 21st July 2013 at Taylor Road School, St. Matthews. Funding was also being sought from Latimer, Coleman and Spinney Hills Ward.
Resolved:
that the application be deferred pending discussion with the other Ward Councillors of the Wards referred to above, the funding to be allocated, subject to the outcome of the discussions a maximum of £1,000.
Late Applications tabled at the meeting
iv) Summer Holiday Club 1,000
Application received from Hope Hamilton Church to part fund a Summer Holiday Club.
Resolved:
that the application be supported - £1,000.
v) Family Fun Day – June 2013 1,000
Application received from Hamilton Residents Association to part fund a family Fun Day in June 2013.
Resolved:
that the application be supported - £1,000.
Proposals received prior to the meeting
vi) Grit Bins
Proposal put forward by Ward Councillors on behalf of residents to supply and stock several grit bins across the Humberstone and Hamilton Ward.
It was reported that the estimated cost of each bin would be £200.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported to a maximum of £2,400. (Maximum of 20 bins at locations to be agreed).
vii) Community Gardening Project 447.47
Proposal submitted by Netherhall Gardeners to fund a Community Gardening Project.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported - £447.47.
Late Proposals made at the meeting (completed applications to follow)
viii) Danbury Gardens - Dancing sessions 650
for residents and neighbours
Proposal to fund several dancing sessions at Danbury Gardens for the benefit of residents and neighbours.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported - £650.
ix) JAROME Garden Project 1,000
Proposal from Hamilton Library to fund the purchase of educational tools and a bird table in connection with a new Community Garden Project located behind the Library, to be open at the same times as the Library.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported - £1,000.
x) Avago Group 500
Prposal on behalf of the Avago Group, based at Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre to fund activities.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported - £500.
xi) Hamilton Library 885
Proposal to fund promotional material and a digital camera to be used to actively promote Hamilton Library.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported - £885.
xii) Senior Citizens Club 500
Proposal to fund a day trip for members of the Senior Citizens Club, based at Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported - £500.
xiii) Twilight Group 1,000
Proposal to fund a day trip to a seaside destination for members of this group based at the Netherhall Centre, on a similar basis to previous years.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported - £1,000.
xiv) Danbury Gardens – Signage 300
Proposal to fund the provision and installation of signage to advertise facilities available at Danbury Gardens.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported - £300.
xv) Soup Kitchen – Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre 1,000
Proposal to cover the advertising costs of a Soup Kitchen to be based at Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre for the benefit of local residents.
Resolved:
that the proposal be supported supported - £1,000.
It was reported that there was a balance of £6,382.34 remaining in the Budget and it was suggested and agreed that this balance be allocated, in conjunction with Charnwood Ward, to part fund the provision of a pedestrian crossing on Gipsy Lane, adjacent to the Emerald Centre.
Resolved:
That this proposal to allocate the balance of £6,382.84 be supported.