Agenda item

This report considers applications for grant aid.

It was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead, seconded by Joanne Linthwaite and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That the Community Development Officer be requested to revise the grant application process and that the proposed revisions be presented to a future meeting of the appropriate Committee for approval and implementation.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

The Committee considered a total of 17 applicants for Grant Aid.

 

APPLICATIONS 2/24, 3/24, 5/24, 7/24, 8/24, 9/24

 

It was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead, seconded by Councillor Sue Burfoot and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

APPLICATION NO 2/24 – Friends of Cromford Canal

 

That a grant of £350 be awarded towards the purchase of CPR training and upgraded first aid kit for crew of the pleasure boats on the canal.

 

APPLICATION NO 3/24 – Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport

 

That a grant of £400 be awarded to subsidise a meet and eat trip, aimed at those who are socially isolated. The funds would go to the Dales service which included Matlock, Darley Dale and Rowsley.

 

APPLICATION 5/24 – Cromford Institute

 

That a grant of £154 be awarded to remove old and inefficient gas boiler and replace with electric water heater. This would be used by the increasing number of groups using the space.

 

APPLICATION 7/24 – Matlock and Darley Dale Royal British Legion

 

That a grant of £200 be awarded for the purchase of a gazebo for promotional and fund-raising activities.

 

APPLICATION 8/24 – Matlock and Cromford Cricket Club

 

That a grant of £440 be awarded for the purchase of starter equipment for young junior cricketers on loan. £130 would be for kit.

 

APPLICATION 9/24 – EPIC Steep Turnpike Evangelical Church

 

That a grant of £400 be awarded for the purchase of tablecloths and crockery for the over 60+ weekly club from Matlock and Darley Dale.

 

The Chair declared the Motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 1/24 – High Tor Players

 

It was moved by Councillor Steve Wain, seconded by Councillor Martin Burfoot and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £600 be awarded to put on a play with additional activities and items to enable people with disabilities to attend and get the most out of it.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 4/24 – Church in the Peak

 

It was moved by Councillor David Hughes, seconded by Councillor Martin Burfoot and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £1000 be awarded to provide fresh fruit and vegetables in food parcels for those in need in Matlock and surrounding villages.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 6/24 – River Network

 

It was moved by Councillor Joanne Linthwaite, seconded by Councillor Nick Whitehead and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That no grant be awarded.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 10/24 - Darley Churchtown School

 

It was moved by Councillor David Hughes, seconded by Councillor Martin Burfoot and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That this item be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 11/24 – Pavilion Café

 

It was moved by Councillor Roger Shelley, seconded by Councillor Martin Burfoot and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £1000 be awarded for the reflooring of the café, in order to ensure it is safety compliant.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

 

APPLICATION 12/24 – Northwood and Tinkersley Parish Council

 

It was moved by Councillor Joanne Linthwaite, seconded by Councillor Hughes and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That no grant be awarded.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 13/24 – Wirksworth Trust

 

It was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead, seconded by Councillor Linthwaite and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £1000 be awarded for the purchase of a new play equipment, to replace the condemned pieces.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 14/24 – Matlock Local Resident

 

It was moved by Councillor Sue Burfoot, seconded by Councillor Joanne Linthwaite and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £500 be awarded to help pay for food and bills.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 15/24 – Matlock Local Resident

 

It was moved by Councillor Joanne Linthwaite, seconded by Councillor Nick Whitehead and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £300 be awarded for the purchase of laptop.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 16/24 – Matlock Local Resident

 

It was moved by Councillor Sue Burfoot, seconded by Councillor Susan Hobson and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £650 be awarded for the purchase of a new mattress.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

 

 

APPLICATION 17/24 – Cromford Local Resident

 

It was moved by Councillor Steve Wain, seconded by Councillor Susan Hobson and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £211.05 be awarded for the purchase of TENS machine, heater and clothing.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

It was moved by Councillor Joanne Linthwaite, seconded by Councillor Steve Wain and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

1.     That grants be made conditional upon their being used for the purpose for which the application was made and in accordance with the objects of the Trust.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.