Agenda item

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.

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Budgets

The Communities Officer advised that there was £5,170 available for grant funding.

The Pathway at the End of Green Drift:

The Communities officer advised that the legal fees had been paid.  No further progress had been reported.

Coombes Community Association:

There had been some anti-social behaviour at Coombes Community Centre and the Communities Officer was working in conjunction with the Police and Community Safety to address this issue.

Royston Christmas Market

The Royston Christmas Market would be held for the first time on Saturday 1 December 2018 in Fish Hill Square.

Royston First BID

The consultation period had begun and if agreed the new BID would start on 1 April 2019.

Section 106

Nothing had been received regarding bicycle racks but this would be chased. A lot of work had been done as to where these would be placed but it was unknown as to whether or not the costings had been done and the details would need to be clarified by Highways.

Winter Fair

Councillor Dingley thanked the Communities Officer for all his hard work during the Winter Fair as it was a major job.

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 n the debate and vote

The Communities Officer advised that this event would be a good addition to the events in the Town.

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

Grant Application - Royston Bowls Club

The Communities Officer reminded Members that:

·                The Club had £124,000 which was ring fenced for clubhouse maintenance and repairs;

·                This was the first application made by the Club for grant funding;

·                The club had 100 members of mixed age ranges.

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.