Decision details

To agree a capital grant towards the development of additional community space at St.Andrew’s Hall, East Chesterton.

Matter for Decision

Capital grant of £140,000 to St. Andrew’s Hall Management Committee towards the cost of a new extension to St. Andrew’s Hall to create additional meeting and activity space and could be used to house the existing community café.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Community Wellbeing

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

(i)   Subject to relevant planning approval and completion of the Council’s Capital Grant Agreement approved a capital grant of £140,000 to St. Andrew’s Hall Management Committee towards major improvements to St. Andrew’s Hall in East Chesterton. This project is already included in the Council’s Capital Plan.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Head of Community Development.

In response to Members’ questions the Head of Community Development confirmed the following:

(i)             Approval would be subject to relevant planning approval and completion of the Council’s Capital Grant Agreement.

(ii)            Whilst current costs for the building work were estimated, the Council’s contribution of £140,000 would be fixed.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.