Agenda item

Bids received for funding from the Local Community Improvement Fund

Decision:

The Executive RESOLVED that

 

(i)           £6,148.00 be awarded to Mytchett Community Association for accessibility improvements to the community pond and wildlife area;

 

(ii)          £16,600.00 be awarded to Bentley Copse Play Area for replacement of play equipment and safety surfaces;

 

(iii)         £28,800.00 be awarded to Frimley Lodge Park Fitness Trail to replace fitness equipment;

 

(iv)         £4,900.00 be awarded to Southcote Park Play Area for replacement of safety surfaces; and

 

(v)          The application for Pelican Crossing at Ravenscote School be held in abeyance pending a decision from Surrey CC. 

 

Minutes:

In October 2020 the Executive had set up the Local Community Improvement Fund for bids to use local CIL funds for the non-parished wards. The Fund pooledthe Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy contributions to allow wards that did not deliver new development but did experience its impact to have access to CIL funding. It also allowed the community to bid for funding for small scale local capital projects.

 

The Executive considered five applications that had been received in the first round of bids for 2021/22, and a summary of each was noted. The proposals for funding the bids from pooled funds where there was not sufficient funds in the relevant ward pot were noted.

 

The application from Ravenscote Parent Teacher Association for a grant towards the installation of a Pelican Crossing to be situated by the back gate entrance to Ravenscote Junior School, Upper Chobham Road, Frimley was discussed. The recommendation proposed was for the application to be held in abeyance pending a decision from Surrey County Council. It was reported that the Surrey Heath Local Committee would be receiving an update on this matter at its next meeting. Members noted the importance of finding the best solution for the issues for a safe crossing at this site and undertook to continue to work with the Highways Authority on the matter.

 

RESOLVED that

 

(i)        £6,148.00 be awarded to Mytchett Community Association for accessibility improvements to the community pond and wildlife area;

 

(ii)      £16,600.00 be awarded to Bentley Copse Play Area for replacement of play equipment and safety surfaces;

 

(iii)     £28,800.00 be awarded to Frimley Lodge Park Fitness Trail to replace fitness equipment;

 

(iv)     £4,900.00 be awarded to Southcote Park Play Area for replacement of safety surfaces; and

 

(v)      The application for Pelican Crossing at Ravenscote School be held in abeyance pending a decision from Surrey CC. 

 

 

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