Delegated Decisions

This report suggests the formation of cross-party working groups to consider matters relating to the development of a new Corporate Plan.

DECISION:

1.     To form a working group in accordance with the terms of reference shown below.

2.     To report the outcome of the work carried out by the Working Group and the updated Corporate Plan to Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet and Full Council in due course.

Reasons for decision:

The recommendations set out a decision taken by the Leader of the Council in line with the constitution.

This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.

DECISION:

1.          To receive and note Report C/23/101

2.          To approve the recommended grant applications to the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme as summarised this report.

Reasons for decision:

The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme.

This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.

DECISION:

1.          To receive and note Report C/23/102.

2.          To approve the recommended grant applications to the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme as summarised this report.

Reasons for decision:

The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme.

Installing a palisade fence around exterior of the hedge to help protect it from vandalism and keep out debris and installing woodchip/bark pathway to aid those with disabilities.

Decision: Approved

£500.00

To offer free places to attend our art and craft workshops

Decision Approved

Amount Awarded £1000.00

Very happy to continue supporting this superb cause, that does so much for the marsh

This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Green Business Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.

1.          To receive and note Report C/23/100.

2.          To approve the recommended grant applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme as summarised this report.

Reasons for decision:

The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme.

This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Green Business Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.

1.          To receive and note Report C/23/99.

2.          To approve the recommended grant applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme as summarised this report.

Reasons for decision:

The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme.

This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Green Business Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.

1.          To receive and note Report C/23/96.

2.          To approve the recommended grant applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme as summarised this report.

Reasons for decision:

The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme.

Description

Launching Community Singing; uniting St Nicholas

New Romney Primary after-school club and the

over-55s ‘Sunflower Singers’ from the

Romney-Marsh-Community-Hub (RMCH), giving a

vibrant performance together with Onyx Brass in

JAM-on-the-Marsh(JOTM).

£300.00

Decision Reason:

Happy to continue to this worthwhile event that brings so much to the marsh

Description

Fencing, posts/chain barriers, kerb stones,

planters, woodchip pathway, soil/compost/plants,

repair/replacement of bench - all to enhance each

area for the benefit of residents, visitors, especially

those with disabilities

£1000.00

Happy to contribute to this great cause that makes Romney a better place to live and visit

Charivari Day 2024 Description The grant will contribute towards the visiting streetbands across the UK to take part in the Charivari parade in Folkestone on Saturday 13th July and play at the Leas Bandstand

£1600.00

Decision Reason: Charivari benefits residents from across the District and beyond . Promotes music and art to schools

Charivari Day 2024

Description The grant will contribute towards employing freelance carnival artists to work with local school students to make costumes to take part in the carnival parade

Amount Awarded £500.00

Decision Reason: To support local school children to participate in a valued community event.

Digital Cameras and Memory Cards

Description

5 Digital Cameras and 5 memory cards allowing

teachers to deliver digital photography lessons.

the cameras will allow children to capture images

£252.33

Decision Reason:

Excellent school that supports its village community.

To renovate the Boules Piste following damage

from overflowing drainage culvert under Military Road

Amount Awarded £325.00

The boules piste is a well used local facility, but recent flooding has worsened the playing surface.

By bringing it back to condition, the facility will be safeguarded for years more play to come.

Upgrading of fire Protection

Upgrading or replacement of existing fire extinguishers, plus signage to conform to Health and Safety regulations

Decision Approved

Amount Awarded £215.00

Decision Reason: It is very important that all fire regulations are complied with

Project Name Music In May - Workshops

Description

A key feature of Music In May is the free, inclusive

workshops in music, technical and related

business areas. The aim is to deliver 20

workshops during May this year.

Amount Awarded £101.00

Decision Reason:

To fund participants in workshops coming from East Folkestone Ward

Project Name Folkestone First Timers - 2024 Programme

Description

We provide low cost music workshops to those

who are excluded from music for whatever

reason. We ran 36 workshops in 2023 and are

raising funds for 2024.

Amount Awarded £500.00

Decision Reason:

Music has been shown to support the wellbeing of individuals. This project may contribute to

improved wellbeing across the ward.

Word on the Street Drama Group

Description

Running 12 Drama Workshop Cost of facilitators,

occasional specialist guest practitioners and

general management of the project. Hire of hall for

12 sessions.

Decision Reason:

JimJam Arts do amazing community engagement work. This kind of workshop is key in developing

confidence and communication skills and is of particular importance in a ward such as Harbour

which has high levels of deprivation

Amount Awarded £2242.62

Project Name Library Mural

Description

commissioning a mural for the children's area of

Sandgate Library, to enhance and hopefully

attract more local children to the resources of the

Library

Amount Awarded £400.00

Decision Reason:

There have been considerable improvements made to Sandgate Library over the last 2 years, and

a mural in the children's section would complete making it more welcoming and engaging for

children.

Project Name Charivari Day 2024

Description

The grant will contribute towards employing

freelance carnival artists to work with local school

students to make costumes to take part in the

carnival parade.

Amount Awarded £307.38

Decision Reason:

I am consistently impressed with Strange Cargo and the work they do to include our community in

a meaningful way in the arts and culture. Charivari is a highlight of the year, and I know from

feedback from schools that the work that they really appreciate the incredible work that Strange

Cargo do for it.

The Loft Project

Description

4 tvs to help with support and integration with

17-25 years learn new skills and gain confidence ,

To help make the young people job ready and

learn new skills

Amount Awarded £199.00

Decision Reason:

It will help with support and integration with 17-25 years learn new skills and gain confidence ,

taking place in Harbour Church Hall in East Ward

Wild With Wheels

Description Enhancing our Accessible Nature Based Activities

with Binoculars for our participants

Amount Awarded £249.95

Decision Reason:

Wild with Wheels has done some excellent work providing accessible wild life tours for people with

mobility including The Leas and Folkestone Warren. This equipment will help to enhance the

experiences.

Folkestone Music Town - The Folkestone and

Hythe Workshop Programme

Description

Folkestone Music Town is seeking to deliver an

all-year free programme of music, technical and

related business workshops in - if possible - all

wards in the DC area.

Amount Awarded £1100.0

Decision Reason:

I am keen to support projects that (1) encourage community engagement with creativity and

performance, and (2) bring opportunities available in Folkestone to the North Downs East area

Upgrading of fire Protection

Upgrading or replacement of existing fire

extinguishers, plus signage to conform to Health

and Safety regulations

Decision Reason:

Upgrading or replacement of existing fire extinguishers, plus signage to conform to Health and

Safety regulations. This is necessary as the Church is used more for community events.

Approved £309.00

Folkestone Music Town - The Folkestone and

Hythe Workshop Programme

Description

Folkestone Music Town is seeking to deliver an

all-year free programme of music, technical and

related business workshops in - if possible - all

wards in the DC area.

Amount Awarded £400.0

Decision Reason:

I am happy to support this project to provide music workshops throughout my ward.

Charivari Day 2024

Description

The grant will contribute towards employing

freelance carnival artists to work with local school

students to make costumes to take part in the

carnival parade.

Amount Awarded £250.00

Decision Reason:

To support a fantastic community event for Folkestone.

The ward budget scheme will enable us to buy

equipment and supplies for the community garden

as well as some groundwork structures/products.

Decision Reason:

Having a place offering horticultural therapy will be a huge benefit for the area.

£500

Holi Celebrations Cheriton

This will go towards the Holi Celebrations on partnership with the Nepalese Community.

Amount £500.00

To support an increasingly popular Cheriton event.

Design and printing of a leaflet to publicise a new pilgrimage route starting in Canterbury and proceeding via Lyminge to the shrine of St Easnwythe of Folkestone

Amount £800.00

I am happy to support and encourage the advertising of this historically important route.

Hythe youth centre

Description

To support the delivery of a leadership training

programme for young people, this will allow them

to lead and mentor their younger peers at many

sessions - amended to First Aid Course - see

notes

Amount Awarded £1000.00

Decision Reason:

Our local youth services are vital. Salus support a number of Sandgate and West Folkestone young residents from their base in Hythe, and I am delighted to be able to help support and extend their work.

Day of Syn

Description

This grant will be used towards traditional

entertainment for the Day of Syn community

event. £200 will pay for the Dead Horse Morris

Men to attend.

Amount Awarded £220.00

Decision Reason:

I am happy to support this application as a contribution towards supporting this popular and important cultural event which is well regarded by the local community for the benefits and

enjoyment it brings to the Dymchurch and Romney Marsh area.