Agenda item

The Chairman stated that the Board briefly look through each application in the public part of the meeting, then the meeting would go into private session where the applications would be discussed in more detail and the Board would indicate whether or not they endorsed the application.

SKMP30 – South Kesteven District Council, Markets Enhancement

The project would provide equipment such as stall covers, new waymarking and branding, equipment necessary for the safe operation of the markets and costs to support the Markets footfall and development.  It was hoped that the project would enhance the markets in Grantham, Stamford and Bourne. Comments were made in respect of staging equipment, it was thought that some staging may already have been in the Council’s possession, however, on checking this was not the case.  The lifespan of stall covers was also discussed and when they had previously been replaced.

SKMP501 – Stamford Youth Forum

Art Pop-up on behalf of Stamford Youth Forum were proposing to perform a community needs analysis, pilot engagement and feasibility study.  The project was to support Youth and Families in South Kesteven through three phases.  Concern was expressed by some Members about who the organisers of the project were.

SKMP502 – Glorious Chocolate

The funding was to support and facilitate operations and production.  The Local Economic Forum had raised concerns about the business case and had not endorsed the project but deferred it back for further information.  Members did express concern about the sustainability of the project.

SKMP503 – South Kesteven Deepings Community Centre

South Kesteven District Council were the freehold owner of the building and following a survey undertaken by William Saunders Partnership it was found that the roof was at the end of its anticipated life.  The building was currently leased by the Deepings Community Centre Trust and was used daily by various groups.  The proposal was to repair the leaking roof covering across the building, to include PV (solar) removal/reinstatement, roof lights replacement, drainage and general building work costs.

SKMP38 – South Kesteven District Council Table Tennis

This project had been rejected at the last meeting of the Board due to costs.  A further application had been submitted with reduced costs.

RF-500 - Double Yew Nurseries

The project was for the installation of solar PV panels on the roof of existing buildings to generate in excess of 28,000 Wh per annum. The project would save money on overhead costs. The Local Economic Forum had expressed concern with the application and had asked for the application to be deferred for clarification on the timeline for delivery and also the sustainability of the business.

RF-501 - YP Genever & Daughters

The funding was for a project to allow the expansion of direct meat sales through the purchase of a freezer trailer, which would be used to store meat, some match funding was also being put forward.  Some concern was expressed about the costs of the trailer; however, a search of the internet did confirm that a freezer trailer could be purchased for the funding requested.

RF-502 – Clematis Cottages

The funding request was to develop a complimentary business to the existing self-catering cottages.  They wished to develop a version of “Springwatch” within the grounds of Clematis cottages with the installation of a network of wildlife cameras in and around the ground which could be viewed on various platforms.

SK-211 – Tallington Village Hall Playing Field Association

The funding request was to help with the repair of the playing field stone boundary walls.  Discussions had taken place with the Parish Council and an agreement had been reached with the body responsible for the upkeep of the playing fields to submit the application.

SK-213 – Bourne Town Council

The funding request was for the refurbishment of Christmas lights in Bourne.

SK-217 – South Kesteven District Council Stamford Arts Centre

The project was to introduce the Watch Word System in Stamford Arts Centre cinema to address a local need for improved accessibility in cultural experiences for those with hearing and visual impairments.

SK-220 – St Guthlac’s PCC Market Deeping

SK-221 – St Guthlac’s PCC Market Deeping

The funding request had been split, a previous request for funding had been endorsed however, it had been felt that the kitchen and toilet projects be split between two separate projects for technical reasons and two new applications had been submitted.

SK-222 – South Kesteven District Council – Dysart Park

The project aimed to undertake property improvements to the tennis courts fencing, car park pillars and repairs to a damaged wall in the park.  The facilities at Dysart Park were available free to the public and it would ensure the park and its facilities continued to be maintained to an acceptable level.

SK-207 – Stamford Welland Academy

Work was currently being undertaken with the Football Foundation to build a 3G pitch at Stamford Welland Academy.  The project had been agreed in principle.  Members were concerned about the timeframe for the project and having the necessary work done by 31 March 2025.

SK-169 – Langtoft Parish Council

The project had been before the Board in May and August with further requests for information.  The project was split into two projects, project one – Village gates and project two – to fund more gym equipment in the village parks.