Agenda item

WARD COMMUNITY BUDGET

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 following bids will be considered at the meeting:

 

Joint Bid: 5052

Applicant: East Midland Puntland Diaspora Forum (EMPDF)

Project Name: Launch of EMPDF

Amount Requested: £435.00

 

Joint Bid: 5060

Applicant: Leicester Caribbean Cricket Club

Project Name: Grass Root Cricket Development

Amount Requested: £1,000.00

 

Bid: 1233

Applicant: South Highfields Neighbours

Project Name: Stoneygate Youth Club

Amount Requested: £1,246.00

 

Bid: 1234

Applicant: South Highfields Neighbours

Project Name: Geranium Are Us

Amount Requested: £1,834.90

 

The following applications were previously deferred at the previous meeting and will be considered at this meeting:

 

Bid: 1103

Applicant: Evington Road Business Association

Project Name: Street Festival

Amount Requested: £5,000

(This application is likely to be deferred again at the meeting.)

 

Bid: 1143

Applicant: Checkpoint Advice and Support

Project Name: Financial Health Check Service

Amount Requested £1,421.71

 

Joint Bid: 5042

Applicant: For Families

Project Name: Children’s Activity Sessions

Amount Requested: £500.00

 

Bid: 1184

Applicant: Community Safety

Project Name: Myrtle Road Gates

Amount Requested: £850.00

 

Joint Bid: 5049

Applicant: Stoneygate Shops Retailer Forum

Project Name: Allandale Road/ Francis Street Community Market

Amount Requested: £500.00

Minutes:

Punum Patel, the Community Engagement Officer (CEO) presented an update on the Stoneygate Ward Community Budget.

 

The following applications were considered at the meeting:

 

1251: To deliver a pop up 20 minute performance featuring live music/ puppetry and practical workshops to children in schools within the Stoneygate Ward – exploring tales and stories that have survived generations.

Applicant: Mashi Theatre

Amount Requested: £500 - £750.00

Result: £500.00 SUPPORT

It was said that the project would involve Mayflower and Medway Primary Schools in the Stoneygate Ward.

 

1247: Refurbishment and addressing health and safety issues at the Children and Parents Centre.

Applicant: Children and Parents Alliance

Amount Requested: £476.15

Result: £476.15 SUPPORTED IN FULL

 

5052: To launch the East Midlands Puntland Diaspora Forum on 23 November 2014.

Applicant: East Midlands Puntland Diaspora Forum (EMPDF)

Amount Requested: £435.00

Result: NOT SUPPORTED

The event may have already taken place, no representatives from the organisation were in attendance at meeting and no responses were received from attempts to contact applicants.

 

5060: A programme to develop grass roots cricket within the local community, starting with an eight week programme for 8-13 year olds. The funds were said to cover the cost of venue and equipment. Presentation made by applicants.

Applicant: Leicester Caribbean Cricket Club

Amount Requested: £1,000.00

Result: £600.00 SUPPORT

 

1233: Funding requested for ongoing costs for Stoneygate Youth Club - room hire, staffing and film project. Applicants were in attendance and gave an overview of project.

Applicant: South Highfields Neighbours

Amount Requested: £1,246.00

Result: £1,246.00 SUPPORTED IN FULL

·         The Chair requested that once the film project was complete, that it be shown at a future Stoneygate Community Meeting.

·         The CEO was requested to refer Stoneygate Youth Club applicants to Adrian Edge, Landscape Development Manager for the consultation process.

·         A resident recommended Soft Touch Arts as potential further assistance for the applicants.

 

1234: To tidy up and plant/display flowers in two key ASB areas in the Stoneygate Ward. The group were in attendance and provided information in support of their application.

Applicant: South Highfields Neighbours

Amount Requested: £1,834.90                                      

Result: £750.00 SUPPORT

The Chair informed attendees of the ‘Grow your Own’ fund available to each ward. The CEO was requested to assist the applicants in looking into the funding application to grow vegetables in addition to their flower planting ideas.

 

1253: To organise and hold a street and food festival along Evington Road.

Applicant: Evington Road Business Association

Amount Requested: £15,000.00

Result: DEFERRED

More information would need to be provided including costs. The Chair and applicants would meet to discuss further in January 2015.

 

1255: A six week pilot project to provide advice and a health check service.

Applicant: Checkpoint Advice and Support

Amount Requested: £491.46

Result: DEFERRED

 

5062: A project to focus on the health and wellbeing of young people living in the Stoneygate and Spinney Hills Wards. The project would include a variety of weekly activities.

Applicant: Muslim Khatri Association

Amount Requested: £2,000.00

Result: DEFERRED

 

The following applications were deferred at the previous meeting:

 

5049: To hold a Community Market on Allandale Road & Francis Street in December 2014, in order to increase footfall, raise awareness and sales in the area for all the local community to participate.

Applicant: Stoneygate Shops Retailer Forum

Amount Requested: £500 (Changed to £300 at meeting)

Result: £300.00 SUPPORTED IN FULL & FAST TRACKED

 

1103: To organise, advertise and run a street festival.

Applicant: Evington Road Business Association

Amount Requested: £5,000.00

Result: Application withdrawn by applicants. New application 1253 submitted

 

1143: A 13 week pilot to provide advice and a health check service

Applicant: Checkpoint Advice and Support

Amount Requested: £1,421.71

Result: Application withdrawn by applicants. New application 1255 submitted

 

5042: To provide an after school family session

Applicant: For Families

Amount Requested: £500.00

Result: Application withdrawn by applicants

 

1184: To implement metal gates on Myrtle Road to replace the shutter.

Applicant: Community Safety

Amount Requested: £850.00

Result: Application withdrawn by applicants