To receive information in relation to the Township Funds and consider applications for funding
Minutes:
The Sub-Committee considered a number of applications for funding that had been submitted by and on behalf of individuals and groups and for projects.
Alternatives considered: the Sub-Committee were asked to support or decline proposed schemes within the submitted report.
The Sub-Committee received representations from applicants who addressed Members in relation to their applications.
Resolved:
(1) The expenditure, commitments and balances of Pennines Township
Revenue and Capital Funds, as detailed in Appendices 1 and 2 of the submitted report, be noted;
(2) The decisions made under delegated authority, as detailed in Appendix 3 of the submitted report, be noted;
(3) The Sub-Committee notes that the Townships and Communities Manager has assessed the proposed projects to be considered for funding against the criteria of the Pennines Township Fund, the priorities of the Township and that any specific risks have been identified;
(4) The Townships and Communities Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of this Sub-Committee, be given delegated authority to make appropriate decisions on any deferred projects;
(5) Applications for assistance from the Pennines Township Revenue and
Capital Funds, as detailed in Appendix 4 of the submitted report, were determined as follows:
Reference |
Application |
Decision |
PF/01/18 |
Sheriff Street Garden Area |
Defer to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee |
PF/08/18 |
World Scout Jamboree 2019 |
Approve an award of £1,500 to enable a scout to attend the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, USA, in August 2019 |
PF/10/18 |
MADS Ellenroad Lighting |
The Sub-Committee delegates authority to the Townships and Communities Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Sub-Committee, to determine this application for funding. |
PTC/01/18 and PTC/07/18 |
Residential Parking Provision |
Defer consideration of this application until a meeting of the Sub-Committee in the 2019/2020 Municipal Year |
PTC/08/18 |
Stubley Mill Road/Stubley Mill Lane – Access restrictions |
Approve an award of £6,000 for the implementation of access restrictions at Stubley Mill Road/Stubley Mill Lane, Littleborough. |
PTC/09/18 |
Shore Mount Waiting Restrictions |
Approve an award of £4,000 for the introduction of waiting restrictions at the junction of Shore Mount and Shore Road, Littleborough. |
PTC/10/18 |
Todmorden Road Waiting Restrictions |
The application for funding be refused. |
Reasons for resolution:
Management of the Pennines Township Fund was a function delegated to the Pennines Township Delegated and Funding Sub-Committee. Pennines Township Funds were allocated to various projects and schemes that would benefit the Township’s community and environment, and help to realise the Township’s priorities. The report also enabled the Sub-Committee to monitor and review the use of the Pennines Township Funds to ensure continued efficient and effective use of these Funds.
Eligible for Call-in: Yes.
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