Agenda item

·       SK-2226 – Grantham Arts CIC

·       SK-2231 – St Michaels and All Angels Church

·       SK-2233 – Grantham Squash and Fitness Centre

·       SK-2235 – Hougham & Marston Village Hall

·       SK-2236 – SKDC re-wilding  (extension of SK-2196)

·       SK-2155 – St Lawrence Church, Tallington

SK-226 – Grantham Arts CIC

Funding requested: £102,872

The funding requested was to enable a creative space to be developed at Grantham House with specialist equipment which would be utilised for workshops and classes.  People could you it to develop skills and continue their own practice.  Funding would be used to renovate the studio space.  Concern was expressed by Members of the Board about the project as it was felt that it would not be open to the wider community.  A discussion on the application followed with the Assistant Director of Planning and Growth answering the Boards questions.  Due to the amount of funding requested it was suggested that the application be deferred until the end of the meeting, however it was proposed, seconded and on being put to the vote agreed to REJECT the application.

SK-2233 – Grantham Squash and Fitness Centre

Funding requested: £35,000

The funding requested was for the installation of a personnel lift to transport visitors from the ground floor to the first floor.  It was stated that the centre was used by a lot of different groups and it had been confirmed that the project would be completed by the deadline.  It was proposed, seconded and agreed to ENDORSE the funding requested.

SK-2231 – St Michael and All Angels church

Funding requested: £45,665

The application for grant funding was to contribute towards the costs of providing an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities and a servery that was fit for purpose.  Concern was expressed about the use of the church by the wider community and it had been checked that the wider community did use the church.  Questions were asked about the number of quotes and whether a tender process would need to be undertaken. It was acknowledged that there was match funding in place and permission for the works had been agreed by the Diocese.  It was proposed to ENDORSE the funding request subject to clarification in respect of the tender process and the completion of the project by the deadline.

Reserve List

The following funding requests were discussed by the Board and placed on a reserve list.  If other projects were unable to utilise the funding granted by the deadline of 31 March 2025 these projects would be first on the reserve list.

SK-2235 – Hougham and Marston Village Hall

Funding requested: £25,000

Funding requested to carry out urgent remediation works on the village hall and playing field which included new entrance doors, repairs to the roof and a CCTV system.  The applicants had confirmed that the work could be completed by 31 March 2025.  The Board were supportive of the application and on being put to the vote the funding request was ENDORSED.

SKDC re-wilding (extension of SK-2196)

Funding requested: £14,489.60

The proposed project was for an extensive biodiversity dog paddock in Wyndham Park, Grantham.  A public consultation was being planned for January due to the time sensitive nature of the application.  It was indicated that the previous project would be underspent.  On being put to the vote the funding request was ENDORSED.

SK-2155 – St Lawrence Church, Tallington

Funding requested: £10,088.92

The funding requested was for the renewal of lighting and heating within the church.  The Board queried the use of the church by the wider community and it was suggested that further clarification was required in respect of usage and also the proposal itself.  Subject to confirmation in respect of the wider community and also the project itself the Board were minded to ENDORSE the funding request.

A discussion then followed on the UKSPF allocation for 2025/26.  The Assistant Director of Planning and Growth indicated that all the districts who came under the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority were being required to submit an investment plan proposal for the 2025/26 funding.