Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision

 

Since the process for the next S106 priority-setting rounds was agreed in October 2014, local groups and clubs have submitted grant applications for developer contributions funding to help them develop their projects.

This report sets out the 10 bids for small-scale public art proposals.

Five of these, totalling just over £39,000, were recommended, for approval. 

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for City Centre and Public Places

 

The Executive Councillor resolved to approve the following S106 grant applications, subject to satisfactory further information from the applicants and grant agreements:

     i.        The Big Draw 2015 event in Chesterton (£1,000);

    ii.        Production of a new Cambridge Sculpture Trails leaflet (up to

£2,600);

   iii.        Public art project in Rock Road library community garden (£6,490);

  iv.        Twilight at the Museums light projection animation (£14,000); and

   v.        ‘Creating my Cambridge – clicking to connectivity’ involving former pupils from Abbey Meadows junior school (£15,000).

 

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 Urban Growth Project Manager.

 

The Committee questioned how well applicants understood the process and suggested that the guidance could be clearer regarding the special provisions for schools. The Executive Councillor for City Centre and Public Places undertook to give this matter further consideration and to investigate the possibility of circulating improved guidance to schools.

 

The Public Art Officer confirmed that Officers did assist applicants with the application process.

 

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendation.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

 

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

 

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.