Decision details

To inform Cabinet of the projects supported by the Community Investment Fund in 2015/16 and consider allocations for 2016/17.

(a)  That the progress made to date on the community investment fund projects in 2015/16 be noted; and

(b)  That indicative allocations of the Community Investment Fund in 2016/17 be agreed as follows:

Total available Community Investment Fund - £500,000

·  £350k Ward walkabout projects and neighbourhood enhancements

·  £25k Enabling measures for potential temporary ice arena provision - water and electricity connections to site

·  £40k 3x Green Gyms for parks at various locations and play/exercise equipment

·  £20k replacement shrubs/landscaping at various locations across Sloughs public realm including, but not limited to, parks, highway verges and established planted areas.

·  £35k Verge protection measures – knee rails, double kerbs, bollards at various locations around the Borough

·  £30k Towards improving casework enquiries and response services to residents