Archived decisions
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Decision Report :
Decision Maker: |
Executive Member for Recreation, Heritage and Communities | ||||
Date of Decision: |
11 September, 2008 | ||||
Decision Title: |
Community Strategy Budget - Bids for Funding | ||||
Decision Reference: |
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Report From: |
Chief Executive | ||||
Contact name: |
Robert Ormerod, Community Strategy Manager | ||||
Tel: |
01962 845 122 |
Email: |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1) Summary of Decision Area:
1.1. This report makes a recommendation in respect of a number of applications for funding from the district Local Strategic Partnerships which are subject to approval by the Executive Member for Recreation, Heritage and Communities.
1.2. These decisions support all three of the Corporate Strategy priorities: Hampshire safer & more secure for all, Maximising wellbeing and Enhancing our quality of place and support the development and delivery of sustainable community strategies across Hampshire.
2) Recommendations:
To approve the following allocation
2.1. Gosport Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) - £ 10,000 for Rowner Neighbourhood Management Co-ordinator.
2.2. Hampshire County Council - £ 3,533 for CADDIE.
2.3. Hampshire County Council - £ 4,240 to produce the Sustainable Community Strategy.
2.4. Hampshire County Council - £ 7,160 to produce the `Quality of Life' report.
MAIN REPORT
1) Purpose of the Report:
1.1. To make recommendations in respect of a number of applications for funding from the district Local Strategic Partnerships which are subject to approval by the Executive Member for Recreation, Heritage and Communities.
2) Contextual Information:
2.1. A budget has been established to support the development of Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) and to pump prime activity which supports the development and delivery of community strategies across Hampshire. The budget is £229,300 in 2008/09
2.2. Each of the 11 LSP's are able to bid for funding from this budget to support their development and work at a district level. The budget is also available for the development and implementation of the Hampshire Sustainable Community Strategy.
2.3. The Leader has agreed that the Chief Executive can approve individual applications of up to £2000. The Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage can approve individual applications between £2000 and £10,000. Applications exceeding £10,000 must be referred for approval to the Executive Member for Policy and Resources for decision having consulted the Executive Member for Recreation, Heritage and Communities.
2.4. Appendix C sets out the funding criteria for which bids will be approved. They are intended as guidelines and not prescriptive rules.
2.5. The applications received from District LSPs have been circulated to the respective Hampshire Action Teams. All responses received have been supportive of the bids.
3) Key Issues:
3.1. None noted.
4) Current Bids:
4.1. The bids for approval are set out at Appendix B.
4.2. The following bids have been approved under delegated powers at officer level since applications were last considered by the Executive Member:
· Test Valley - The Hampshire Water Festival (£ 2,000).
· Hampshire County Council - contribution to Community Safety Practitioners' Forum part-time administration support (£ 695).
· Hampshire County Council - Eastleigh Asian Welfare & Cultural Association (£ 500).
· Guide to the Hampshire Local Area Agreement (£ 1,200).
4.3. If the bids listed above are approved against the 2008/09 budget remaining budget will be £ 125,873 (See Appendix D).
5) Outline of Options:
5.1. Option 1:
a) To approve these allocations.
5.2. Option 2:
a) Not to approve these allocations.
6) Summary Recommendations:
6.1. To approve the current bids.
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CORPORATE OR LEGAL INFORMATION:
LINKS TO THE CORPORATE STRATEGY | ||||
Yes |
No | |||
Hampshire safer and more secure for all |
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Corporate Business plan link no (if appropriate) |
n/a |
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Maximising well-being |
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Corporate Business plan link no (if appropriate) |
n/a |
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Enhancing our quality of place |
_ |
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Corporate Business plan link no (if appropriate) |
n/a |
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OR |
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This proposal does not link to the Corporate Strategy but, nevertheless, requires a decision because: | ||||
OTHER SIGNIFICANT LINKS: | ||
Links to Previous member decisions: | ||
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Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background documents | |
The following documents discuss facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and have been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report. (NB: the list excludes published works and any documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.) | |
Document |
Location |
Bids for funding from Hampshire County Council to support district LSP's
Name of LSP |
Gosport | |
Contact Name |
Mike Wickenden | |
Amount Requested |
£10,000 | |
Summary of Bid (Details of proposed activity the money will be spent on) |
Partnership contribution towards the employment costs of the Rowner Neighbourhood Management Group (NMG) Coordinator. This new post will coordinate the work of partner agencies working on the ground in Grange ward to deliver the NMG's action plan at a time when Rowner Village is being demolished and re-developed. | |
Monitoring arrangements and intended outcomes |
The county council will be represented on the NMG by the Head of Sport, Community and Outdoor Services. Leading members, local councillors and Chief Officers will be invited, as Champions, to attend bi-annual events celebrating success. Key outcomes include establishing positive norms for young people who form a significantly disproportionate share of the ward population. The group will also support the local community to build it's own capacity and develop a community programme. | |
Timescale (anticipated period over which the money will be spent) |
The NMG are committed to an initial contract of 2 years. This application is for year one funding only. Subject to evaluation it is hoped that the project can be extended further as this is one of Hampshire's most disadvantaged areas. | |
How does this bid support the targets within the Community Strategy? |
The 2020 Vision for Gosport includes: Gosport's young people will feel positive about growing up and old in a place which offers them plenty to do with the prospects of good education and career development. Gosport's environment will be clean, well maintained and attractive. Housing facilities will be improved and, where appropriate, older areas will be redeveloped. | |
Overall funding arrangements (please specify total cost of project and the amounts contributed from other partners) |
Projected annual cost including oncost, travel and other expenses is £43,000. This is being met by Gosport BC £20,250, Groundwork Solent £5,000, Recreation and Heritage Dept £7,750. The shortfall is £10,000. | |
Date of LSP when bid agreed (the bid must be presented at LSP meetings and be agreed by all partners on the LSP) |
November 2007 - confirmed by Lynda Dine via e-mail |
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Signed (By Chair/Vice Chair of LSP) |
Date | |
Amount Agreed |
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Signed (By HCC authority |
Date | |
Name of LSP |
Hampshire County Council | |
Contact Name |
Robert Ormerod | |
Amount Requested |
£3,533 | |
Summary of Bid (Details of proposed activity the money will be spent on) |
Crime and Disorder Data and Information Exchange (CADDIE). County Council contribution towards project which is funded through the County Strategy Group for Crime and Disorder and managed by the Property, Business and Regulatory Service of the County Council. | |
Monitoring arrangements and intended outcomes |
The development and performance of the project is overseen by a project Board which will report to the County Strategy Group for Crime and Disorder. Customer feedback and demand is monitored by web-hits and comments. | |
Timescale (anticipated period over which the money will be spent) |
Financial year 08/09 | |
How does this bid support the targets within the Community Strategy? |
The project provides web based information to the public on crimes and incidents in their local areas and operates as a data warehouse for crime and disorder strategic assessments which are required by the Crime and Disorder Act. | |
Overall funding arrangements (please specify total cost of project and the amounts contributed from other partners) |
Area based Grant: £36,656 | |
Date of LSP when bid agreed (the bid must be presented at LSP meetings and be agreed by all partners on the LSP) |
n/a |
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Signed (by Chair/ Vice Chair of LSP) |
Date | |
Amount Agreed |
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Signed (By HCC authority) |
Date | |
Name of LSP |
Hampshire County Council | |
Contact Name |
Robert Ormerod | |
Amount Requested |
£4,240 | |
Summary of Bid (Details of proposed activity the money will be spent on) |
Costs for the production and printing of the Hampshire Sustainable Community Strategy document. The SCS is the statutory plan which the County Council must prepare and publish in conjunction with partners. The plan will be considered by Full Council on the 18th September. | |
Monitoring arrangements and intended outcomes |
The plan sets the context for the Local Area Agreement (LAA) and will be monitored by the Hampshire Senate and LAA Executive and via the Hampshire "Quality of Life annual report". | |
Timescale (anticipated period over which the money will be spent) |
September 2008 | |
How does this bid support the targets within the Community Strategy? |
The SCS updates the community strategy | |
Overall funding arrangements (please specify total cost of project and the amounts contributed from other partners) |
This is a statutory plan for the County Council. 1500 copies will be printed and the document will be made available on the HCC and LAA websites. | |
Date of LSP when bid agreed (the bid must be presented at LSP meetings and be agreed by all partners on the LSP) |
n/a |
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Signed (by Chair/ Vice Chair of LSP) |
Date | |
Amount Agreed |
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Signed (By HCC authority) |
Date | |
Name of LSP |
Hampshire County Council | |
Contact Name |
Robert Ormerod | |
Amount Requested |
£7,160 | |
Summary of Bid (Details of proposed activity the money will be spent on) |
Costs for the production and printing of the Hampshire Quality of Life Report 08. This document is used to inform and monitor the Sustainable Community Strategy and used more widely by the County Council and partners. | |
Monitoring arrangements and intended outcomes |
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Timescale (anticipated period over which the money will be spent) |
September 2008 | |
How does this bid support the targets within the Community Strategy? |
The Quality of Life Report monitors conditions across Hampshire. | |
Overall funding arrangements (please specify total cost of project and the amounts contributed from other partners) |
1500 copies will be printed and the document will be made available on the HCC and LAA websites. | |
Date of LSP when bid agreed (the bid must be presented at LSP meetings and be agreed by all partners on the LSP) |
n/a |
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Signed (by Chair/ Vice Chair of LSP) |
Date | |
Amount Agreed |
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Signed (By HCC authority) |
Date | |
Funding criteria for the Community Strategy Grants budget
The following criteria should be taken into consideration when preparing a submission for funding. They are intended as guidelines and not prescriptive rules.
Under delegated powers, bids up to £2,000 can be agreed by the Chief Executive; bids between £2,000 and £10,000 can be agreed by the Executive Member for Recreation heritage and Communities and bids over £10,000 can be agreed by the Leader
1. The grant money available is for projects that wouldn't be developed without the support of the LSP or without the help of pump priming money
2. Any grant application must highlight the links with the themes contained in the relevant Sustainable Community Strategy where one has been adopted
3. Any bid must be consistent with the themes and aims in the Hampshire Sustainable Community Strategy, and the priorities of the County Council
4. The funding request must be discussed and approved by the relevant LSP and any application approved by the Chair of that LSP
5. The budget will not be divided equally between district LSPs but awarded on individual consideration and the merits of the project
6. Applications will be referred for decision as per delegated powers above
7. Grants will not be awarded in order to meet shortfalls in service delivery budgets
8. Grants will not be paid for partner organisations staff costs, however bids will be considered for support staff that; work directly for the LSP ; are joint funded with other LSP partners; and report to the chair of the LSP.
9. Funding will be given to applications for pump priming specific projects rather than general running costs of organisations or projects with ongoing revenue requirements. Applications which have a resource implication must state how the ongoing costs are to be met.
10. Where possible joint funding in line with partnership approaches should be encouraged and to this end grants should normally be a percentage of the sum required to complete the project
11. A budget monitoring report will be required for all bids over £2,000 at the end of the financial year. Continued financial support will be conditional on this basic information being provided
For further information on grants please contact Robert Ormerod, Community Strategy Manager on 01962 845122
District LSP |
Item |
Date approved |
By |
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Total budget |
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£229,300 |
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New Forest LSP |
New Forest Compact Group |
03/04/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£700 |
Test Valley LSP |
CCTV Scheme |
03/04/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£2,000 |
HSP |
Plain English Commission accreditation for SCS |
18/06/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£1,399 |
Gosport LSP |
Rowner Access Point |
24/06/2008 |
Leader |
£15,000 |
Eastleigh LSP |
Eastleigh Asian Welfare and Cultural Assoc |
30/06/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£500 |
CSPF |
Contribution to CSPF p/t admin support |
11/07/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£695 |
Eastleigh LSP |
Star project |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
Fareham LSP |
LSP Coordinator/ SCS projects |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
Gosport LSP |
LSP Coordinator/ SCS projects |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
Hart LSP |
Running costs and SCS publication |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£5,000 |
HSP |
Parish Planning |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
HSP |
Interfaith forum |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
Test Valley LSP |
Hampshire Water Festival |
01/08/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£2,000 |
County |
Guide to the Local Area Agreement (LAA) |
15/08/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£1,200 |
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Total allocated to date |
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£78,494 |
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Total budget less approvals to date |
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£150,806 |
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For approval Sep 08 |
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Gosport LSP |
Rowner Neighbourhood Management Co-ordinator |
To be agreed |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
County |
CADDIE |
To be agreed |
Cllr Snaith |
£3,533 |
County |
Sustainable Community Strategy |
To be agreed |
Cllr Snaith |
£4,240 |
County |
Quality of Life Report |
To be agreed |
Cllr Snaith |
£7,160 |
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Total for Approval |
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£24,933 |
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Remaining budget less applications to be agreed |
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£125,873 |