Agenda, decisions and minutes

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Decision Notice D140116MEM

The report of the Chief Executive referred to the deferral of payment of funds to applicants who had failed to provide evidence of match funding in support of their project (Decision No D140106MEM (2)).  Details were given of the bids which fell into that category together with the outcome of a request to applicants for further information on any financial contribution they were able to make. A supplementary schedule containing supporting information, including some revised bids, was circulated.

RECOMMENDED:  That the bids set out in the supplementary Annex to the report be supported.

Decision Notice D140117MEM

The report of the Management Team explained the background to the deferral of consideration of a request by Kent Savers for financial support of £10,000 to enable further investigation of a number of issues.  An update was given on how residents of Tonbridge and Malling would benefit and the means by which Kent Savers would work with local churches.  The legal position in respect of the State Aid Regulations was also clarified and it was confirmed that while the de minimis exemption would apply to an unconditional grant, there would be risk attached to providing a loan.

A report back in 6 – 12 months was requested on activity in Tonbridge and Malling following the award of grant.

RECOMMENDED:  That the request for financial support of £10,000 to Kent Savers be approved in the form of an unconditional grantand be funded from the balance on the Community Enhancement Fund.

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

There were no items considered in private.