Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for non attendance were received from Councillor Cully.

Councillors Chegwyn and Philpott declared a non pecuniary interest in any application where they may have awarded a grant from their Hampshire County Council grant fund.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on the 26 September were signed as a true and correct record.

·         (NOTE: The Board is required to receive a deputation(s) on a matter which is before the meeting of the Board provided that notice of the intended deputation and its object shall have been received by the Borough Solicitor by 12 noon on Tuesday 3^rd December.  The total time for deputations in favour and against a proposal shall not exceed 10 minutes).

There were none but 11 representatives had requested to speak on their applications.

(NOTE: The Board is required to allow a total of 15 minutes for questions from Members of the public on matters within the terms of reference of the Board provided that notice of such Question(s) shall have been submitted to the Borough Solicitor by 12 noon on Tuesday 3^rd December).

There were none

To provide the Sub Board with Community Fund grant applications in order that members can determine grant awards.

Consideration was given to a report by the Head of Corporate Policy and Community Safety providing the Sub Board with Community Fund grant applications in order that members can determine grant awards.

i)             Brockhurst Primary School

The applicant explained that due to a deficit budget there is no money for extra activities such as swimming and parents cannot afford to support this activity so many children leave school unable to swim and unable to afford to use public swimming baths.

The school have decided to hire a pop up pool for 3 weeks a year, and have an intensive programme of daily lessons for all pupils. With the schools premium and ongoing fundraising, the school can afford to pay for the hire of the pool which also covers the trained staff, heating, cover, lifesavers and health & safety.

The Community Grant would cover the installation of an external electric point, which as well as providing the supply for the pool could be used for other events such as summer fairs, firework events etc.

Members agreed to award £1,500.

ii)            Brodrick Hall Management Committee

Members were advised that the application was to replace the main fire doors and energy efficient heaters as part of an ongoing maintenance programme which has already included rewiring, and will involve a suspended ceiling in the future.

The applicant explained that they had taken professional advice and the doors would meet fire regulations and be as close to the original as possible.

Members suggested that the suspended ceiling was installed before new heating to ensure the correct capacity radiators are used, and therefore would only award for the doors.

Members agreed to award £2,200

iii)           BridgemaryRowner & Woodcott Community Association (BRWCA)

The applicant advised that the roof of the building was in need of repair as water from the leak starting to cause damage to the building.

The heating system was also in need of servicing, bleeding and repair, and Councillor Maynard their Member representative and helped to obtain a quote for that work.

Members heard that the building had recently been broken into and damage caused.

Members agreed to award £3,000

iv)           Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)

The applicant advised that that they were piloting new Royal Lifesaving awards for cadets. This would provide another opportunity to educate the public about the work that is done at GAFIRS.

Members were advised that enough money had been raised to purchase a boat which would be driven and occupied by cadets and younger crew members for additional experience and skill development.. Patrols could be carried out at Stokes bay and lee on the Solent, and as the boat is a rescue RIB it could be called upon to help in flood situations.

The ongoing costs would be included in the operations budget and covered by current insurance and maintenance.

Members agreed to award £5,000

v)            Gosport Woolly Warriors

The applicant advised that the crafty group was based at the museum and had recently been responsible  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

To provide the Sub Board with Heritage Fund grant applications in order that members can determine grant awards.

Consideration was given to a report by the Head of Corporate Policy and Community Safety providing the Sub Board with Heritage Fund grant applications in order that members can determine grant awards.

i)              Gosport and District Organ Club

The applicant explained the history of the organ to the sub board- built in 1934 and originally the cinema organ for the Gaumont Wood Green. The organ found its way to Thorngate Halls due to the intervention of Vera Cook in 1981. Of the three organs of the same spec built this is the only one that remains available to the public, and remains unchanged.

The members of the club meet once a month to play the organ and it is used to accompany the Ritz Silent Film nights and for the CAMRA Beer Week.

A staged plan for the works would have to be drawn up in consultation with the craftsman to ensure that the organ can still be played. Members were shown photos of the damage that needs addressing.

Officers agreed to help identify other sources of grant funding and the applicant explained that they would reapply to previous funding sources.

The Chairman suggested that GBC officers could help with promotion and publicity.

RESOLVED: That the Sub Board:

Considered the applications in the report and agreed

1.    A grant of £10,000 to be paid to Gosport & District Organ Club

To provide the Sub Board with Community Event Fund grant applications in order that members can determine grant awards.

Consideration was given to a report by the Head of Corporate Policy and Community safety providing the Sub Board with Community Event grant applications in order that members can determine grant awards.

i)              Star Royalty UK CIC. There was no representative present to answer Members questions.

RESOLVED: That the Sub Board:

Considered the applications in the report and agreed:

1.    No grant to be awarded to Star Royalty.