Archived decisions
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Decision Report :
Decision Maker: |
Executive Member for Recreation, Heritage and Communities | ||||
Date of Decision: |
13 November 2008 | ||||
Decision Title: |
Community Strategy Budget - Bids for Funding | ||||
Decision Reference: |
388 | ||||
Report From: |
Chief Executive | ||||
Contact name: |
Robert Ormerod, Community Strategy Manager | ||||
Tel: |
01962 845122 |
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 allocations
2.1. Hart Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) - £ 3,000 to support the `Sunshine & Showers' support group operated by Hart Voluntary Action.
2.2. Havant Strategic Partnership (LSP) - £ 10,000 to contribute towards funding for the post of Community Boards' Support Officer for a further year.
2.3. Hampshire Sexual Violence & Childhood Abuse Forum - Event for workers and survivors of childhood sexual abuse - £ 6,000.
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. Current bids have been received as follows. Details are set out at Appendix B.
a) Hart Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) - £ 3,000 to support the `Sunshine & Showers' support group operated by Hart Voluntary Action.
b) Havant Strategic Partnership (LSP) - £ 10,000 to contribute towards funding for the post of Community Boards' Support Officer for a further year.
c) Hampshire Sexual Violence & Childhood Abuse Forum - Event for workers and survivors of childhood sexual abuse - £ 6,000.
4.2. The following bids have been approved under delegated powers at officer level since applications were last considered by the Executive Member:
· Hart LSP - Support the Youth Engagement / Skills project (£ 1,000).
· Hart LSP - contribution towards a Hart Community Outreach bus for the Fleet Town Centre Project. (£ 500).
4.3. If the bids listed above are approved against the 2008/09 budget remaining budget will be £ 77,951 (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: | ||
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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 |
Hart LSP | |
Contact Name |
Lesley Trusler | |
Amount Requested |
£3,000 | |
Summary of Bid (Details of proposed activity the money will be spent on) |
The bid is for the Sunshine & Showers project tackling issues of mental health. This project has been supported by the LSP and will be managed by Hart voluntary Action, the local Council for Voluntary Service. Sunshine & Showers is a support group that provides a safe and confidential environment - _ To give opportunity to share experiences/common difficulties/information _ To give opportunity to develop friendships _ To give opportunity to give/receive support. The groups currently meets in Fleet, Hook, Yateley and Farnborough. The funding will enable the programme to be expanded venues and staffing to be provided for the support groups. | |
Monitoring arrangements and intended outcomes |
Regular meetings with HVA are held to establish progress against the business plan and feedback will be given at meetings of the LSP and the LSP Management Group. | |
Timescale (anticipated period over which the money will be spent) |
To be delivered by 31.03.09 | |
How does this bid support the targets within the Community Strategy? |
Within the refreshed Sustainable Community Strategy for Hart, Mental Health issues were identified as a top priority during the consultation exercises. The Hart LSP Health & Wellbeing Partnership is tasked with addressing this issue amongst others. | |
Overall funding arrangements (please specify total cost of project and the amounts contributed from other partners) |
Core funding for HVA is received from both Hart District Council (HDC) and Hampshire County Council (HCC). Project funding for Sunshine and Showers is provided by Hampshire PCT (£7,000) and HCC (£16,000), with contributions from a range of other agencies including Community Action Hampshire and the Supporting People Programme. | |
Date of LSP when bid agreed (the bid must be presented at LSP meetings and be agreed by all partners on the LSP) |
20.06.08 |
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Signed (by Chair/ Vice Chair of LSP) |
Cllr Ken Crookes |
Date 13.10.08 |
Amount Agreed |
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Signed (By HCC authority) |
Date | |
Name of LSP |
Havant Community Partnership | |
Contact Name |
Enid Ashley | |
Amount Requested |
£10,000 | |
Summary of Bid (Details of proposed activity the money will be spent on) |
Part funding for the post of Community Boards' Support Officer for a further year. | |
Timescale (Anticipated period over which the money will be spent) |
April 2009 - March 2010. | |
How does this bid support the targets within the Community Strategy? |
To continue the key function of developing the role of the six Community Boards in Havant to assist in the delivery of the Sustainable Community Strategy at a local level. The Boards comprise fifteen community representatives, including a youth representative and a Borough Councillor. The project officer is instrumental in helping to develop and deliver a wide range of projects (eg the Pride of Place initiative in Leigh Park). | |
Overall funding arrangements (please specify total cost of project and the amounts contributed from other partners) |
Total cost: salary £33, 440 for 09/10. Havant Borough Council will underwrite the balance of £23,440 for the 09/10 budget, but other partners will be approached to contribute, and have contributed every year since the post was created. | |
Signed (by Chair of LSP or on behalf of) |
Cllr Tony Briggs, Chairman of HCP |
Date 13 October 2008 |
Amount Agreed |
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Signed (By HCC authority) |
Date | |
Name of LSP |
Hampshire Sexual Violence & Childhood Sexual Abuse Forum | |
Contact Name |
Min Partner, Hampshire Childhood Abuse Forum | |
Amount Requested |
£ 6,000 | |
Summary of Bid (Details of proposed activity the money will be spent on) |
Project - Childhood sexual abuse awareness event. Funding for venue, speakers, refreshments and publicity for a major multi-agency, county-wide learning event - upto 200 delegates. The purpose of the event is to enable staff in all agencies to learn about issues relating to childhood sexual abuse and what help and support is available to survivors and workers. It will help to identify service gaps and opportunities for improving service delivery and partnership working. Children's Services Department Safeguarding Managers will be engaged, consulted and involved in the planning of the event. | |
Monitoring arrangements and intended outcomes |
· Attendees leave with more knowledge of the issue and of available services/support · Agencies experience an increase in enquiries/use of their services which will be followed up to monitor the impact. · Service users receiving increased level of relevant, accurate and appropriate support · Consultation process to inform the development of a partnership strategy for sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. | |
Timescale (Anticipated period over which the money will be spent) |
To be held in Spring 2009 subject to planning arrangements. Budget to be used to deliver the event | |
How does this bid support the targets within the Community Strategy? |
National indicators due to be brought in 2009/10 include NI26 (specialist support to victims of a serious sexual assault) Enhancing multi-agency working and raising standard and consistency of response to the end user Health - improved mental health, reduction in suicide and alcohol/drug use | |
Overall funding arrangements (please specify total cost of project and the amounts contributed from other partners) |
Matched by services provided in kind from participating agencies of the Hampshire Sexual Violence and Childhood Sexual Abuse Forum to undertake the planning and management of the event. Total cost of the project is @£12k of which £6k will be provided in kind by Eastleigh BC and other agencies in the HSV&CSA forum | |
Signed (by Chair of LSP or on behalf of) |
N/A |
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 |
Test Valley LSP |
CCTV Scheme |
03/04/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£2,000.00 |
New Forest LSP |
New Forest Compact Group |
03/04/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£700.00 |
Gosport LSP |
Rowner Access Point |
24/06/2008 |
Leader |
£15,000 |
County |
Plain English Commission accreditation for SCS |
18/06/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£1,399 |
County |
Contribution to CSPF p/t admin support |
11/07/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£695 |
County |
Eastleigh Asian Welfare and Cultural Assoc |
30/06/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£500 |
County |
Parish Planning |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
Eastleigh LSP |
Star project |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
Hart LSP |
Running costs and SCS publication |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£5,000 |
Gosport LSP |
LSP Coordinator/ SCS projects |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
Fareham LSP |
LSP Coordinator/ SCS projects |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
County |
Interfaith forum |
27/07/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
Hart LSP |
LSP Co-ordinator Network |
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R Ormerod |
£210 |
Test Valley LSP |
Hampshire Water Festival |
01/08/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£2,000 |
Gosport LSP |
Rowner Neighbourhood Management Co-ordinator |
11/09/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£10,000 |
County |
CADDIE |
11/09/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£3,533 |
County |
Sustainable Community Strategy |
11/09/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£4,240 |
County |
Quality of Life Report |
11/09/2008 |
Cllr Snaith |
£7,160 |
Basingstoke and Deane LSP |
LSP/LAA Manager post, annual conference etc |
16/10/2008 |
Leader |
£14,912 |
Rushmoor LSP |
Partnership Officer/Manager |
16/10/2008 |
Leader |
£13,500 |
Hart LSP |
Youth engagement and skills project |
23/10/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£1,000 |
Hart LSP |
HCO bus for the FTOP |
23/10/2008 |
R Ormerod |
£500 |
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Total allocated to date |
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£132,349 |
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Total budget less approvals to date |
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£96,951 |
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For approval Nov 08 |
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Hart LSP |
Sunshine and Showers project |
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£3,000 |
Havant LSP |
Community Boards' Support Officer |
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£10,000 |
Hampshire Sexual Violence & Childhood Abuse Forum |
Childhood sexual abuse event |
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£6,000 |
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Total for approval |
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£19,000 |
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Remaining budget less applications to be agreed |
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£77,951 |