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This report suggests the formation of cross-party working groups to consider matters relating to the development of a new Corporate Plan.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy
Decision published: 12/04/2024
Effective from: 20/04/2024
Decision:
DECISION:
1. To form a working group in accordance with the terms of reference shown below.
2. To report the outcome of the work carried out by the Working Group and the updated Corporate Plan to Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet and Full Council in due course.
Reasons for decision:
The recommendations set out a decision taken by the Leader of the Council in line with the constitution.
Lead officer: Ewan Green
This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy
Decision published: 04/04/2024
Effective from: 12/04/2024
Decision:
DECISION:
1. To receive and note Report C/23/101
2. To approve the recommended grant applications to the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme as summarised this report.
Reasons for decision:
The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme.
Lead officer: Ewan Green
This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy
Decision published: 04/04/2024
Effective from: 12/04/2024
Decision:
DECISION:
1. To receive and note Report C/23/102.
2. To approve the recommended grant applications to the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme as summarised this report.
Reasons for decision:
The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Scheme.
Lead officer: Ewan Green
Installing a palisade fence around exterior of the hedge to help protect it from vandalism and keep out debris and installing woodchip/bark pathway to aid those with disabilities.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Romney Marsh (2)
Decision published: 02/04/2024
Effective from: 02/04/2024
Decision:
Decision: Approved
£500.00
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
To offer free places to attend our art and craft workshops
Decision Maker: Ward Member for New Romney (2)
Decision published: 28/03/2024
Effective from: 28/03/2024
Decision:
Decision Approved
Amount Awarded £1000.00
Very happy to continue supporting this superb cause, that does so much for the marsh
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Green Business Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy
Decision published: 28/03/2024
Effective from: 09/04/2024
Decision:
1. To receive and note Report C/23/100.
2. To approve the recommended grant applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme as summarised this report.
Reasons for decision:
The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme.
Lead officer: Ewan Green
This report sets out applications recommended for approval for the Green Business Grant Scheme and seeks confirmation for the grant award.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy
Decision published: 19/03/2024
Effective from: 27/03/2024
Decision:
1. To receive and note Report C/23/99.
2. To approve the recommended grant applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme as summarised this report.
Reasons for decision:
The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme.
Lead officer: Ewan Green
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Otterpool Park and Planning Policy
Decision published: 13/03/2024
Effective from: 21/03/2024
Decision:
1. To receive and note Report C/23/96.
2. To approve the recommended grant applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme as summarised this report.
Reasons for decision:
The Leader is asked to agree to the recommendations of the Decision Panel on grant awards, as set out below, because agreement is needed on these applications to the Green Business Grant Scheme.
Lead officer: Ewan Green
Description
Launching Community Singing; uniting St Nicholas
New Romney Primary after-school club and the
over-55s ‘Sunflower Singers’ from the
Romney-Marsh-Community-Hub (RMCH), giving a
vibrant performance together with Onyx Brass in
JAM-on-the-Marsh(JOTM).
Decision Maker: Ward Member for New Romney (2)
Decision published: 08/03/2024
Effective from: 08/03/2024
Decision:
£300.00
Decision Reason:
Happy to continue to this worthwhile event that brings so much to the marsh
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Description
Fencing, posts/chain barriers, kerb stones,
planters, woodchip pathway, soil/compost/plants,
repair/replacement of bench - all to enhance each
area for the benefit of residents, visitors, especially
those with disabilities
Decision Maker: Ward Member for New Romney (2)
Decision published: 08/03/2024
Effective from: 08/03/2024
Decision:
£1000.00
Happy to contribute to this great cause that makes Romney a better place to live and visit
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Charivari Day 2024 Description The grant will contribute towards the visiting streetbands across the UK to take part in the Charivari parade in Folkestone on Saturday 13th July and play at the Leas Bandstand
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs East (1)
Decision published: 08/03/2024
Effective from: 08/03/2024
Decision:
£1600.00
Decision Reason: Charivari benefits residents from across the District and beyond . Promotes music and art to schools
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Charivari Day 2024
Description The grant will contribute towards employing freelance carnival artists to work with local school students to make costumes to take part in the carnival parade
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 07/03/2024
Effective from: 07/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £500.00
Decision Reason: To support local school children to participate in a valued community event.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Digital Cameras and Memory Cards
Description
5 Digital Cameras and 5 memory cards allowing
teachers to deliver digital photography lessons.
the cameras will allow children to capture images
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Hythe (1)
Decision published: 07/03/2024
Effective from: 07/03/2024
Decision:
£252.33
Decision Reason:
Excellent school that supports its village community.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
To renovate the Boules Piste following damage
from overflowing drainage culvert under Military Road
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (2)
Decision published: 07/03/2024
Effective from: 07/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £325.00
The boules piste is a well used local facility, but recent flooding has worsened the playing surface.
By bringing it back to condition, the facility will be safeguarded for years more play to come.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Upgrading of fire Protection
Upgrading or replacement of existing fire extinguishers, plus signage to conform to Health and Safety regulations
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 05/03/2024
Decision:
Decision Approved
Amount Awarded £215.00
Decision Reason: It is very important that all fire regulations are complied with
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Project Name Music In May - Workshops
Description
A key feature of Music In May is the free, inclusive
workshops in music, technical and related
business areas. The aim is to deliver 20
workshops during May this year.
Decision Maker: Ward member for East Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 05/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £101.00
Decision Reason:
To fund participants in workshops coming from East Folkestone Ward
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Project Name Folkestone First Timers - 2024 Programme
Description
We provide low cost music workshops to those
who are excluded from music for whatever
reason. We ran 36 workshops in 2023 and are
raising funds for 2024.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 05/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £500.00
Decision Reason:
Music has been shown to support the wellbeing of individuals. This project may contribute to
improved wellbeing across the ward.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Word on the Street Drama Group
Description
Running 12 Drama Workshop Cost of facilitators,
occasional specialist guest practitioners and
general management of the project. Hire of hall for
12 sessions.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Harbour (2)
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 05/03/2024
Decision:
Decision Reason:
JimJam Arts do amazing community engagement work. This kind of workshop is key in developing
confidence and communication skills and is of particular importance in a ward such as Harbour
which has high levels of deprivation
Amount Awarded £2242.62
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Project Name Library Mural
Description
commissioning a mural for the children's area of
Sandgate Library, to enhance and hopefully
attract more local children to the resources of the
Library
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (2)
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 05/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £400.00
Decision Reason:
There have been considerable improvements made to Sandgate Library over the last 2 years, and
a mural in the children's section would complete making it more welcoming and engaging for
children.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Project Name Charivari Day 2024
Description
The grant will contribute towards employing
freelance carnival artists to work with local school
students to make costumes to take part in the
carnival parade.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Folkestone Harbour (2)
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 05/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £307.38
Decision Reason:
I am consistently impressed with Strange Cargo and the work they do to include our community in
a meaningful way in the arts and culture. Charivari is a highlight of the year, and I know from
feedback from schools that the work that they really appreciate the incredible work that Strange
Cargo do for it.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
The Loft Project
Description
4 tvs to help with support and integration with
17-25 years learn new skills and gain confidence ,
To help make the young people job ready and
learn new skills
Decision Maker: Ward member for East Folkestone (1)
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 05/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £199.00
Decision Reason:
It will help with support and integration with 17-25 years learn new skills and gain confidence ,
taking place in Harbour Church Hall in East Ward
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Wild With Wheels
Description Enhancing our Accessible Nature Based Activities
with Binoculars for our participants
Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (3)
Decision published: 05/03/2024
Effective from: 05/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £249.95
Decision Reason:
Wild with Wheels has done some excellent work providing accessible wild life tours for people with
mobility including The Leas and Folkestone Warren. This equipment will help to enhance the
experiences.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Folkestone Music Town - The Folkestone and
Hythe Workshop Programme
Description
Folkestone Music Town is seeking to deliver an
all-year free programme of music, technical and
related business workshops in - if possible - all
wards in the DC area.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs East (2)
Decision published: 04/03/2024
Effective from: 04/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £1100.0
Decision Reason:
I am keen to support projects that (1) encourage community engagement with creativity and
performance, and (2) bring opportunities available in Folkestone to the North Downs East area
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Upgrading of fire Protection
Upgrading or replacement of existing fire
extinguishers, plus signage to conform to Health
and Safety regulations
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (2)
Decision published: 04/03/2024
Effective from: 04/03/2024
Decision:
Decision Reason:
Upgrading or replacement of existing fire extinguishers, plus signage to conform to Health and
Safety regulations. This is necessary as the Church is used more for community events.
Approved £309.00
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Folkestone Music Town - The Folkestone and
Hythe Workshop Programme
Description
Folkestone Music Town is seeking to deliver an
all-year free programme of music, technical and
related business workshops in - if possible - all
wards in the DC area.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)
Decision published: 04/03/2024
Effective from: 04/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £400.0
Decision Reason:
I am happy to support this project to provide music workshops throughout my ward.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Charivari Day 2024
Description
The grant will contribute towards employing
freelance carnival artists to work with local school
students to make costumes to take part in the
carnival parade.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for East Folkestone (2)
Decision published: 04/03/2024
Effective from: 04/03/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £250.00
Decision Reason:
To support a fantastic community event for Folkestone.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
The ward budget scheme will enable us to buy
equipment and supplies for the community garden
as well as some groundwork structures/products.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (1)
Decision published: 04/03/2024
Effective from: 04/03/2024
Decision:
Decision Reason:
Having a place offering horticultural therapy will be a huge benefit for the area.
£500
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Holi Celebrations Cheriton
This will go towards the Holi Celebrations on partnership with the Nepalese Community.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Cheriton (1)
Decision published: 01/03/2024
Effective from: 01/03/2024
Decision:
Amount £500.00
To support an increasingly popular Cheriton event.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Design and printing of a leaflet to publicise a new pilgrimage route starting in Canterbury and proceeding via Lyminge to the shrine of St Easnwythe of Folkestone
Decision Maker: Ward Member for North Downs West (1)
Decision published: 01/03/2024
Effective from: 01/03/2024
Decision:
Amount £800.00
I am happy to support and encourage the advertising of this historically important route.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Hythe youth centre
Description
To support the delivery of a leadership training
programme for young people, this will allow them
to lead and mentor their younger peers at many
sessions - amended to First Aid Course - see
notes
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Sandgate and West Folkestone (2)
Decision published: 29/02/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £1000.00
Decision Reason:
Our local youth services are vital. Salus support a number of Sandgate and West Folkestone young residents from their base in Hythe, and I am delighted to be able to help support and extend their work.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud
Day of Syn
Description
This grant will be used towards traditional
entertainment for the Day of Syn community
event. £200 will pay for the Dead Horse Morris
Men to attend.
Decision Maker: Ward Member for Hythe Rural (2)
Decision published: 29/02/2024
Effective from: 29/02/2024
Decision:
Amount Awarded £220.00
Decision Reason:
I am happy to support this application as a contribution towards supporting this popular and important cultural event which is well regarded by the local community for the benefits and
enjoyment it brings to the Dymchurch and Romney Marsh area.
Lead officer: Amandeep Khroud