Issue - meetings

Bomford Hill Pathway

The Portfolio Holder for Leisure presented a report detailing proposals in respect of the introduction of a pathway to a peace memorial at Bomford Hill, Church Hill.  Members were informed that funding had been provided by Church Hill Big Local which would be used to pay for the works required to introduce the pathway.  Consequently, this action could be taken without financial risk to the Council. 

Members subsequently discussed the proposals detailed in the report and noted that it would be helpful to the community to introduce a pathway to the peace memorial, particularly for people with physical disabilities.  In addition, the benefits for the community in terms of the authority working with local groups, such as Church Hill Big Local, on projects was highlighted as a positive way of working.  The debate concluded with Members thanking Church Hill Big Local for the group’s hard work in respect of this matter.

Covid-19 Grant Funding – Delegations

The Portfolio Holder for Finance and Enabling presented a report which outlined proposals for Officers to receive delegated authority to utilise Covid-19 grant funding received from the Government.  The Financial Services team was thanked for their hard work throughout the pandemic and it was noted that the proposed delegation would enable Officers to respond to circumstances in a timely manner without having to wait for prior authorisation by Council.

During the debate about this report, reference was made to the grant funding that had been provided to local businesses that had been impacted by Covid-19 and questions were raised about the number of businesses that had been unsuccessful in securing this funding.  Members were advised that the report did not relate to the Covid-19 grant funding that had been provided to businesses, though it was noted that stringent checks were undertaken in respect of all applications and, where possible, funding was granted.

RESOLVED that

the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee held on Tuesday, 13^th July 2021 be received and all recommendations adopted.