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Executive (I)
Friday, 28th February, 2014

REPORT TO:10
DECISION NUMBER:PH/19/2014
EARLIEST DATE FOR DECISION:28th February 2014

AREA FORUM/WARD GRANTS
Matter for Consideration:
To consider applications under the Area Forum/Ward Grants Schemes.
Information:
The Council's delegated budgets scheme allocates budgets of £20,000 to each Ward and the Area Forums have been awarded budgets equivalent to £7,500 per ward covered for the financial year 2013/2014. The funding for either scheme can be spent on supplementing funding public services, for the benefit of the local community.

Beacon Area Forum has requested:
(i)£11,170.78 as a donation towards the upgrade and to make safe Warbreck Recreational Gardens Playground Area.
(ii)£5,000 to Blackpool FC Premier League Kicks Project as a donation towards the purchase of sports equipment, sports venue costs and coaching staff costs.
(iii)£2,035.19 as funding for CCTV Camera 67 located in Bispham Village for the annual maintenance agreement.
(iv)£2,962.87 as funding for CCTV Camera 57 located on Bispham Road/Lowmoor Road for the annual maintenance agreement.

Revoe Area Forum has requested:
(i)£1,000 as a donation to New Revoe Residents Association for the residents to run community activities, a choir and a children’s club.
(ii)£2,500 as donation to Lancashire Association of Boys and Girls Clubs for activities for young people from the "Club2go" Mobile Youth Club.
(iii)£1,900 as a donation to Skool of Street for dance and drama workshops for young people during the summer holidays.
(iv)£5,000 to Blackpool FC Premier League Kicks Project as a donation towards the purchase of sports equipment, sports venue costs and coaching staff costs.
(v)£1,000 to Community Artists working with the Revoe Community to hold a graffiti arts project day in the area of Palatine Road.

Sandhurst Area Forum has requested £1,000 as donation to Anchorsholme Scout Group to extend out of hall activities such as events and experiences used to achieve community badges and other awards.

Councillors D Coleman and Elmes of Marton Ward have requested £4,700 for the purchase and installation of two alley gates at Fredora Avenue, to include £275 estimated advertising costs.

Councillor Mrs Callow and Callow of Norbreck Ward have requested £500 to Anchorsholme Scout Group as a donation to allow the Scout Group to take a camping weekend in the Lake District.
Does the information submitted include any exempt information?NO
Legal Considerations:
None
Personnel Considerations:
None
Financial Considerations:
The request can be met through existing budgets, with no recurring costs being incurred.
Performance Management Considerations:
None
Risk Management Considerations:
None
Relevant Officer:
Mark Towers, Head of Democratic Services
Relevant Cabinet Member:
Councillor S. Blackburn
Consultation Undertaken:
N/A
Background Papers:
None
Is this a key decision?NO
Is the decision required in less than 5 days?NO
Recommendations:
To authorise the requests, as submitted.
Reasons for Recommendations:
The requests are in accordance with the Area Forum and Ward Grant initiative.
Is the recommendation contrary to a plan or strategy adopted or approved by the Council?NO
Is the recommendation in accordance with the Council’s approved Budget?YES
Other alternative options to be considered:
To not authorise the request but this is not recommended as the application meet the criteria for schemes.
Policy, Overview, and Scrutiny Committee Chairman (where appropriate)
Date Informed: N/A
Date Approved: N/A
DECLARATION(S) OF INTEREST (if applicable)
None
Decision:
The Leader of the Council agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely: To authorise the requests, as submitted.
Date:28th February 2014
Reason for Decision:
The requests are in accordance with the Area Forum and Ward Grant initiative.

Date of Publication:		28th February 2014


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