Agenda item

To receive and consider the attached report of the Head of Locality Partnerships which provides the Community Committee with an update on the budget position for the Wellbeing Fund, Youth Activity Fund, Capital Budget, as well as the Community Infrastructure Levy Budget for 2023/24.

The report of the Head of Locality Partnerships presented a report that provided the Community Committee with an update on the budget position for the Wellbeing Fund, Youth Activity Fund (YAF), Capital Budget, as well as the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Budget for 2023/24.

Projects as outlined in the submitted report were discussed and agreed as

follows:

The following was highlighted:

·  Wellbeing Budget 2023/24. It was noted there is a remaining balance of £26,961.78.

·  No applications have been declined since the previous Community Committee meeting on 4^th September 2023.

·  YAF Fund Position 2023/24. It was noted there is a remaining balance of £6,865.70.

·  A YAF application for consideration, Outer West area activity programme for 2023/24 has been withdrawn and no longer for consideration.

·  Small Grants & Skips Budget 2023/24. There is a remaining balance of £-97.48.

·  Capital Budget 2023/24. There is an overall remaining balance of £17,463.69. A breakdown per ward was provided.

·  CIL Budget 2023/24. There is a remaining overall balance of £193,828.10. A breakdown per ward was provided.

The following was discussed:

·  Further to applications submitted from the organisation The Music Box, members requested that clarity is received with the organisation regarding their applications and finances. Concerns were raised regarding the amount of money requested from the organisation over a number of application, and further information is required before a decision can be taken. The Chair acknowledged different mechanisms for applying for grants.

·  Regarding the withdrawal of the project for Outer West area activity programme for 2023/24, it was suggested that further work be done with the Youth Service to identify a number of young people to engage in activities where this is a gap in provision. Particularly in terms of lower cost and accessible activities.

·  It was agreed that finances relating to the Environmental Improvements at Owlcotes Road project will be split between Pudsey and Calverley and Farsley wards.

·  Further to a request from Councillor Sewards regarding the project for 15 additional/replacement bins in Pudsey, Pudsey Ward Members agreed to not buy an additional 3 bins so that Farnley and Wortley Ward Members can submit locations for new bins in the Farnley and Wortley ward.

·  Farnley and Wortley Ward Members commented on the much needed improvements to Lancasterian School Room to develop a wellbeing space for the community.

·  Further to the project for Pudsey Fartown Lower Hall Project, Calverley and Farsley Ward Members acknowledged that there are no funds remaining in their CIL budget, and the importance of such a project. Pudsey Ward Members explained they had already previously approved £25,000 towards the lease of Pudsey Parish Church and were happy to put towards a contribution to the project, but not the full amount. It was agreed that a sum of £10,000 is approved in principle (Pudsey ward), subject to a meeting with the organisation and Outer West Community Committee members.

RESOLVED – To:

a)  Note details of the Wellbeing Budget position (Table 1).

b)  Consider application as outlined above.

c)  Note details of the YAF position (Table 2).

d)  Note details of the Small Grants & Skips Budget (Table 3).

e)  Note details of the Capital Budget (Table 4).

f)  Note details of the CIL Budget (Table 5).

g)  Note the intention to discuss further with The Music Box and Pudsey Community Project regarding their applications and finances.