Agenda item
Wallasey Bright Ideas Fund
- Meeting of Constituency Committee - Wallasey - Working Group, Wednesday, 17th September 2014 6.00 p.m. (Item 14.)
- View the declarations of interest for item 14.
Minutes:
The Constituency Manager reported upon the details of a number of applications which had been made to Wallasey Bright Ideas Fund.
Members considered and determined each proposal separately.
1. Ss Peter Paul and St Philomena’s Church/Institute of Christ the King
WC 37
In response to queries from Members, the Constituency Manager explained how the scored assessment had been arrived at. Members discussed the amount requested.
The Chair outlined the details of the project.
It was moved by Councillor B Mooney and seconded by Councillor R Gregson that –
An amount of £800 be awarded to SS Peter Paul and St Philomena’s Church/Institute of Christ the King.
Resolved - That £800 be awarded to SS Peter Paul and St Philomena’s Church/Institute of Christ the King.
2. Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust
WC 38
The Chair outlined the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to the Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust.
3. Flagship Money Guidance Ltd
WC 39
The applicant was present at the meeting and confirmed that the company had been working with Sure Start Centres throughout the Wirral. He advised that the funding was required to purchase a necessary piece of equipment.
The applicant responded to questions from Members.
Resolved – That £450 be awarded to Flagship Money Guidance Ltd.
4. Museum of Liverpool Archaeology Department
WC 40
The Constituency Manager advised Members that this bid was ineligible due to the request for staffing costs.
Resolved – That this bid be deemed ineligible.
5. Friends of Vale Park
WC 42
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £1,000 be awarded to Friends of Vale Park.
6. Belvidere Centre
WC 43
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Belvidere Centre.
7. The Friends of Egremont
WC 44
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £800 be awarded to The Friends of Egremont.
8. Weatherhead PTA
WC 45
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Weatherhead PTA.
9. Family Pack Project, Christ Church, Moreton
WC 46
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Family Pack Project, Christ Church, Moreton.
10. The New Brighteners
WC 47
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to The New Brighteners.
11. Striding Out CIC
WC 48
Members discussed the details of the project and considered the full application that had been submitted. Members expressed concerns regarding the lack of information provided.
Resolved – That this bid be rejected.
12. Moreton Afternoon Townswomens Guild
WC 49
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Moreton Afternoon Townswomens Guild.
13. Mersey Compass
WC 50
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Mersey Compass.
14. Stars Childcare
WC 51
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £864.85 be awarded to Stars Childcare.
15. Ladybird Theraputics Project
WC 52
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Ladybird Theraputics Project.
16. Seabank Road Tenants and Residents Association
WC 53
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Seabank Road Tenants and Residents Association.
17. Pirates At Art
WC 54
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Pirates At Art.
18. The Swap Shop
WC 55
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £496 be awarded to The Swap Shop.
19. New Brighton Baptist Church
WC 56
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved (6:1:5) – That £1,000 be awarded to New Brighton Baptist Church.
20. Community Soul
WC 57
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Community Soul.
21. 4th Moreton Scout Group
WC 58
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to the 4th Moreton Scout Group.
22. Wirral Play Council
WC 59
The Constituency Manager advised Members that this bid included staffing costs which were ineligible under the terms and conditions.
Members discussed the details of the project and expressed concerns regarding the clarity of the information provided. Members further discussed whether funding could be given in part in respect of the equipment required.
It was moved by Councillor A Leech and duly seconded that –
“An amount of £350.90 be awarded for the equipment requested within the bid.”
The motion was put and lost (6:7) on the Chair’s casting vote.
Resolved – That this bid be rejected.
23. Christians Against Poverty
WC 60
Members discussed the details of the project.
It was moved by Councillor J Williamson and seconded by Councillor A Jones that –
“An amount of £300 be awarded to Christians Against Poverty.”
The motion was put and carried.
Resolved – That £300 be awarded to Christians Against Poverty.
24. Vale House Lunch Club
WC 62
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That this bid be rejected.
25. The Youth Resource Centre
WC 63
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to The Youth Resource Centre.
26. Everyone’s Park
WC 64
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £450 be awarded to Everyone’s Park.
27. Leasowe Library Art Club
WC 65
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £200 be awarded to Leasowe Library Art Club.
28. Community Christmas Group
WC 66
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £700 be awarded to the Community Christmas Group.
29. Women Helping Youth Group
WC 67
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to the Women Helping Youth Group.
30. Leasowe Autumn Club
WC 68
Members discussed the details of the project. Members sought clarification on
how the funding would be used.
The Constituency Manager confirmed that all successful applications were subject to various audit requirements.
Resolved – That £500 be awarded to Leasowe Autumn Club.
31. Community Spirit Wirral
WC 69
Members discussed the details of the project.
Resolved – That £900 be awarded to Community Spirit Wirral.
Supporting documents:
- Wallasey Bright Ideas Fund Report, item 14. PDF 69 KB
- Appendix 1 - WBIF Applications 2014-15, item 14. PDF 147 KB