Agenda item

Community Investment Fund Update 2015-16

Decision:

(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

Minutes:

The Cabinet discussed a report that summarised the key projects funded in 2015/16 from the Community Investment Fund.  A draft list of proposed allocations for 2016/17 was also tabled and considered.

 

The fund had been established in 2012 to support relatively small, street level improvements.  Projects had been undertaken across the Council during the year including new street nameplates, gateway signs, measures to tackle pavement parking and an extension of the cycle hire scheme.  It was felt that good progress had been made.

 

The draft allocations totalling £500,000 were considered for 2016/17.  Proposed investments included neighbourhood improvements identified on Member walkabouts, landscaping, green gyms and casework software.  A contribution of £25,000 was also proposed for utility supplies for temporary ice facilities whilst the ice arena was closed for refurbishment, although it was recognised that significant further work was needed to find a viable interim solution.

 

After due consideration, the Cabinet agreed to note the update and agree the allocations for 2016/17 as set out in the tabled paper.

 

Resolved –

 

(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

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