Decision details

Grant Application - Royston Historical Pageant

Councillor Ruth Brown declared a disclosable interest in that her husband was treasurer to the Pageant. She would therefore not take part in the vote.

Councillor Sarah Dingley declared a disclosable interest in that she was on the organising committee for the Royston Historical Pageant, She advised that she would leave the room and take no part In the debate and vote

After the debate and vote Councillor Dingley returned to the room.

Grant Application - Royston Choral Society

Councillor Ruth Brown declared a declarable interest in that she was a member of the Royston Choral Society. She advised that she would leave the room and take no part in the debate and vote.

Following the vote Councillor Brown returned to the room.

RESOLVED:

(1)       That grant funding of £500 be awarded to Royston Historical Pageant to assist with the costs associated with a large historical event for the town in 2019;

(2)       That grant funding of £1,000 be awarded to Royston Bowls Club to purchase a machine to de-thatch the green that will help reduce disease and improve the playing surface;

(3)       That grant funding of £750 be awarded to Royston Choral Society to assist with publicity, event and equipment hire costs for their performance of St John Passion at Royston Parish Church on 6 April 2019;

(4)       That the sum of £1,500 be released in support of the Free After 3pm Parkinginitiative scheme for the town;

(5)       That the actions taken by the Community Officer to promote greater community capacity and well-being for Royston be endorsed.

REASON FOR DECISION: To improve services provided by local organisations and groups which are accessed by the community.