Agenda item

The Head of Community Led Delivery outlined the procedure for issuing capital funding to organisations that have submitted applications to the Area Committee for funding.  £5000 capital funding was currently available from the 2015/16 budget. 

 

The following applications for funding were received and considered by the Area Committee:

 

Gwent Best Kept Village

 

Applied for:  £250

 

Reason:  Towards volunteer judges’ travel expenses for visiting and judging the villagers entering the competition. Also, towards the purchase of trophies and frames for the certificates for winning schools and villages.

 

Having discussed the application it was considered that the application did not meet the relevant criteria.

 

We resolved that the application be rejected. Therefore, we resolved not to support this application.           

 

 

Nelson Gardens Preservation Trust

 

Applied for:  £5000

 

Reason:  Restoring and conserving a historic (Grade II) landscape.  Restore the Nelson Memorial with the seat Nelson sat on in 1802, repair historic hot wall and plant with trees, install disabled W.C. to improve visitor facilities.

 

Having considered the application the Committee we resolved not to support this application.

 

 

Usk Baptist Church

 

Applied for: £2000

 

Reason:  New chairs for tables already bought – from donations. Chairs that are suitable for all age groups and abilities.  New floor covering - on cleanliness and safety issues.

 

Having considered the application, we resolved to support the application in the sum of £1000.  Also, liaise with Morley Sims to ascertain whether there are any chairs that might be surplus to requirements that could be donated to Usk Baptist Church.

 

 

Llanishen Village Hall Management Committee

 

Applied for:  £4800

 

Reason:  The purchase of 100 stackable conference style chairs plus trollies for ease of storage and a further 20 plastic stackable chairs.

 

Having considered the application, we resolved to support the application in the sum of £1000.  Also, liaise with Morley Sims to ascertain whether there are any chairs that might be surplus to requirements that could be donated to Llanishen Village Hall Management Committee.

 

 

Raglan Village Hall and Recreation Association

 

Applied for:  £1068.01

 

Reason:  To facilitate the provision of Wi-Fi in the Old Church School.

 

Having considered the application, we resolved to support the application in the sum of £1000. 

 

 

County Councillor R. Edwards

 

Applied for:  £200

 

Reason:  To celebrate the Queen’s 90^th birthday with a party at Llanvaply Hall on 11^th June 2016.

 

Having considered the application we resolved not to support the application as it was a request for revenue funding.

 

 

1^st Wyesham Scout Group

 

Applied for:  £1009.11

 

Reason:  Gym mats, trolley and gazebo.

 

Having considered the application it was noted that further information was required before.  The Head of Community Led Delivery will write to the applicant with a view to the application being re-presented to the Autumn Area Committee meeting.

 

We resolved accordingly.

 

 

Usk Environmental Group

 

Applied for:  £1000

 

Reason:  To construct a solid path across the Owain Glyndwr Field.

 

Having considered the application, we resolved to support the application in the sum of £1000. 

 

 

Pelham Hall, Penallt

 

Applied for:  £5000

 

Reason:  Complete redesign and refitting of the ground floor kitchen including redecorating.  Minor structural work to increase storage space in the kitchen.  Installing a fire escape door. Minor external drainage and paving work.  Replacement of kitchen equipment and storage units.  Replacement of ‘blown’ double glazing.

 

Having considered the application we resolved not to support this application.

 

 

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Monmouthshire County Council

 

Applied for:  £2750

 

Reason:  Work to the fire escape, re-laying of paving slabs, upgrade security and fire escape lighting.

 

Having considered the application, we resolved not to support this application as the majority of it appears to be maintenance and therefore not eligible.

 

 

St. Thomas the Martyr, Overmonnow

 

Applied for:  £1500

 

Reason:  Kitchen equipment and furniture.

 

Having considered the application, we resolved to support the application in the sum of £1000.