Contact: Louise Pickford - Ext: 7355 - email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1. The following decision is sought:

That a grant of £5,000 be made to the Trustees of Deverell Hall in Purbrook towards the cost of refurbishing the building, including fire safety and access.

2. Reason(s):

To promote economic, social or environmental well-being within the Community. A grant would support Aim 1 of the Corporate Strategy by maximising life opportunities.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

To not make a grant.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or a Member or Officer consulted:

Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent:

Not applicable.

Approved by: .............................................................. Date: ...............................

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE

5dR30104