Agenda item

·       SKMP43 – Steadfast Training

·       SKMP44 – Grantham College update

·       SKMP45 – SKDC CCTV

·       SKMP47 – Deeping St James Parish Council

·       SKMP48 – Harlaxton Manor College

Due to the nature of the projects and the requests to extend funding already received a decision on the following three funding applications were taken enbloc.

SKMP43 – Steadfast Training

Funding requested: £36,050

The project was an extension of Steadfast’s current Connect2Grow programme in South Kesteven which they had been delivering since September 2024.  The extension of the Connect2Grow would build on the current scheme to continue the locally integrated skills and employment service that tackled deep-seated barriers to work for those in the south of the district.  The Board discussed the actual numbers who were now in work and those who had participated in the scheme.

SKMP44 – Grantham College

Funding requested:  £20,500

(Councillor Lee Steptoe declared an interest in this item and abstained from voting)

The funding request was for an extension to the work on the Employability and Skills Programme which supported individuals living in South Kesteven who were furthest from the labour market and who often had significant barriers to achieve their full potential.  The programme helped to move them closer towards sustainable employment.  The Board were supportive of the work being carried out.

SKMP48 – Harlaxton Manor College

Funding requested: £25,400

The funding proposal was for a project to work with key actors and community organisations to scope the key components of a strategic plan to build capacity within South Kesteven’s social economy.  The proposal looked at the short-term priority of building leadership capability within the social economy to think and act more strategically.  There would be two distinct strands, strand one would build a stronger social economy and strand two looked a leadership development for the social economy.

Discussions on the three projects followed, the work undertaken by each project and how outcomes were measured and it was acknowledged that these could be difficult to measure.   On being put to the vote, it was proposed, seconded and agreed to ENDORSE all three requests (SKMP43, SKMP44 and SKMP48) for funding.

SKMP45 – SKDC CCTV

Funding requested: £8,000

The funding proposal was for an extension of the CCTV upgrade and relocation project to include the addition of free Wi-Fi provision in South Kesteven managed car parks.  A short discussion on the project followed and it was confirmed that this was achievable before the deadline of 31 March 2025.  On being put to the vote the funding request was ENDORSED.

SKMP47 – Deeping St James Parish Council

Funding requested: £15,864.40

The funding request was for eight replacement public notice boards due to the current boards being beyond economic repair or restoration. It was confirmed that three quotes had already been received.  The funding request was proposed, seconded and ENDORSED.