Agenda item

Decision Notice D140106MEM

Members gave consideration to the bids received from Parish Councils and Community Groups in relation to the current funding round of the Community Enhancement Fund.

Information regarding two additional revenue supported bids to be included as part of Appendix 4 was tabled.  It was reported that the total amount to be awarded based on the recommendations set out in the report was £219,885.  There was a total of £260,976 currently remaining within the fund which left £41,091 unallocated.

Members expressed concern regarding those capital bids that had been unable to demonstrate any match funding for projects (Appendix 3), particularly the level of support proposed by the Borough Council.    Although Members recognised the importance of assisting local groups and projects, for the benefit of the community, it was also considered important to ensure consistency and fairness when offering financial support and encouraging organisations to take ownership of funding arrangements. 

RECOMMENDED:  That  

(1)         the bids set out in Appendices 2, 4 and 7 to the report be supported in full;

(2)         the bids set out in Appendix 3 to the report be deferred until the next meeting of the Advisory Board so that it could be clarified with the organisations what level of funding contribution they could make.

(3)         the bids set out in Appendix 5 to the report be rejected; and

(4)         the bids set out in Appendix 6 to the report be supported in partnership with the Tonbridge and Malling Seniors Forum who wished to allocate £1,000 towards these projects.