Issue - decisions

The Committee received a report from the Community Engagement Officer.

The report referred to approval required for the project appraisal for the capital grant of up to £100,000 to St. Agustine’s Church towards the cost of improvements to the community facilities. Provisional funding for the capital grant had been agreed by the Committee on 14 November 2013.

Councillor Kightley invited Mr Footit, a representative of St Augustine’s Church to address the Committee.

Mr Footit, spoke of the improvements that would be made to the community facilities and went on to express his thanks to the Committee for their support. The Committee were advised that additional funding had been secured for works at the rear of the building, the refurbishment of the existing toilet block and improvements to a small kitchenette, all of which would improve the amenities for all the community.

Councillor Hipkin stated that he would like to pay tribute to Mr Footit and his team for their hard work in ensuring that St Augustine remained a vibrant hub in the community.

Councillor Cantrill stated that both projects were the ideal templates for developing contributions. Both facilities were used by numerous community groups and the improvements would enhance the user’s experience.

Councillor Bick suggested that a register of community amenities which had received public funding should be published which would assist with promotion of the facilities.

The Committee:

Resolved (unanimously) subject to relevant planning approval and completion of the Council’s Capital Grant Agreement, to approve the capital grant of up to £100,000 to St. Augustine’s Church towards the cost of improvements to the community facilities.