Issue - meetings

The Executive received the report on the application for a grant from Woking and District Men’s Shed, which proposed that the Group should liaise with Ward Councillors from Byfleet and West Byfleet to explore the possibility of seeking funds for the purchase of two new sheds at Anchor Homes West Hall care home through the Ward’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds.  Councillor Forster stated that he was disappointed that the recommendation was not to award any funds from the Community Fund and suggested that the Executive should consider linking match funding with the approach for CIL funding.  Following discussion, it was noted that Members were supportive of the objectives of the Group under the theme of helping to mitigate loneliness amongst older men.  However the preference remained for the Group to pursue the possibility of funding through the CIL funds held for Byfleet and West Byfleet.

RESOLVED

That the applicant be advised to pursue alternative sources of capital one-off funding, in particular it is suggested that the Group should be encouraged to discuss the proposals with the Ward Councillors for Byfleet and West Byfleet to explore the possibility of seeking CIL funding.

Reason:   To ensure the Group explores alternative sources of funding for this community-based project rather than seek a further one-off capital award from the Community Grants Scheme.