Contact: Louise Pickford - Ext 7355, e-mail: [email protected]

1. Summary

That a grant of £5,000 be awarded to the Countryside Education Trust towards replacing its barn within the grounds of the Out of Town Centre in Beaulieu and works necessary to improve the site and security arrangements.

2. Reason(s):

To promote economic, social or environmental well-being within the community. These grants, if awarded, would support Aims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy (Maximising life opportunities, Stewardship of the environment, Achieving economic prosperity, Building strong and safe communities, improving services) of the Corporate Strategy.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

Not to award a grant to the above organisation.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or Executive Member 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

5dR70104