Agenda and draft minutes
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To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: None.
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To receive Declarations of Interests from Members in respect of any matter on the Agenda. Minutes: Councillor Bennett declared an interest in the application from Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club under item 7: Corporate Grant Schemes – Community Grants as a family member attends the club. The Chairman confirmed she would remain in the Chamber but not vote on the item.
In the interests of transparency in relation to the application from Worth Parish Council under item 6 – Release of S106 Contributions, Councillor Gibson declared he is a Member of Worth Parish Council and he was not involved in the application.
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To be agreed by general affirmation the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 October 2023. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Panel held on 16 October 2023 were agreed as a correct record and signed by Councillor Eggleston, acting Chairman of that meeting.
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To consider any items that the Chairman agrees to take as urgent business. Minutes: None.
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To receive representations from Members of the Council on the applications. Minutes:
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Release of S.106 Contributions. Additional documents:
Minutes: Sally Blomfield, Assistant Director Planning and Sustainable Economy introduced the report, which presented the two requests for the release of S106 contributions and the six requests for variations to S106 contributions and/or special conditions for community led projects previously awarded and currently in delivery.
The applications recommended for the release of S106 contributions are set out below:
The applications requesting variations to S106 contributions and/or special conditions for community led projects previously awarded and currently in delivery are set out below:
The Cabinet Member for Sustainable Economy and Housing asked what testing the Council carries out on the viability of cost estimates at the outset of projects to avoid applications returning.
The Deputy Chief Executive, Judy Holmes, advised that the Council ensures it carries out due diligence on applications and organisations at the point of application. However, due to the nature of the applications, officers anticipate and expect change, therefore it is important the Council remains flexible and agile in its approach whilst working closely with the organisations. She noted the Budget recommendation for further investment to support the Council in how it secures, manages and allocates S106 payments and the proposed investment in the Community Development Team in anticipation of the ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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Corporate Grant Schemes - Community Grants. Minutes: Lucy Corrie, Assistant Director Communities, introduced the report which includes twenty- four Community Grant applications for consideration by the Panel and noted this was the first Panel to assess applications using the revised Community Grants criteria which now includes the UN Sustainability Development goals. There are 13 applications recommended for approval and 11 applications which do not meet the criteria and are not recommended for approval.
The applications which were recommended for consideration by the Panel are set out below:
The applications considered by the Panel but no grant award recommended are set out below:
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