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