Decision details

RESOLVED:

(1)  That grant funding of £500 be awarded to Barley Town House to assist with costs for essential repair and renovation works to the south facing windows, frames, doors, and timber at the building as outlined in 8.1.1.

(2)  That the Committee allocate £1,500 from the 2021/22 base budget for the Free After 3pm Parking Initiative as outlined in 8.3.1.

(3)  That the Committee allocate £500 from the 2021/22 base budget for the annual maintenance of the planters on Royston High Street as outlined in 8.3.2.

(4)  That the Committee agrees that any unspent funds from the 2021/22 financial year be allocated to Community & Environmental Initiatives for the 2022/23 period.

(5)  That the Committee endorse the actions taken by the Community Engagement Officer to promote greater community capacity and well-being for Royston

REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

(1)  To ensure the Committee is kept informed of the work of the Community Engagement Officer.

(2)  This report is intended to inform Members of the financial resources available to the Committee. It draws attention to the current budgetary situation by assisting in the effective financial management of the Area Committee’s budget. This ensures that all actions are performed in line with the Authority’s Financial Regulations, the Council’s Constitution, and the guidance of the existing Grants policy as agreed by Cabinet in January 2020.

(3)  The awarding of financial assistance to voluntary organisations and the use of discretionary spending allows the Committee to further the aims of the Council Plan.

(4)  The Committee is asked on an annual basis to provide financial support from its base budget for the Free After 3pm Parking Initiative.

(5)  The Committee is requested to provide financial support from its base budget for the maintenance of the planters on Royston High Street.