Agenda, decisions and minutes

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RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meetings held on 19 January 2015 be confirmed as a correct record and the Chair be authorised to sign them.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meetings held on 19 January 2015 be confirmed as a correct record and the Chair be authorised to sign them.

A revised Appendix A was laid round.

RESOLVED:

(a) That the new proposals submitted by Ward Councillors and detailed in revised

Appendix A of the report of the Executive Member for Economic and Community Development, be approved in principle, subject to the Assistant Chief Executive (Strategy and Community Partnerships) being satisfied that the necessary checks have been made and any other issues resolved.

(b) That the amendments to the Ward budgets resulting from project funding being returned, also detailed in the budget summary in Appendix A, be noted.

(c) That each Ward be permitted to carry forward up to £1,000 to 2015/16 so that small amounts of funding from the 2014/15 budget can be allocated more effectively in the future.

(d) That Councillors be advised that LIF funding is not restricted to activities/projects solely in the voluntary sector ie it can also be used for Council activities

Reasons for decision

To assist in developing and sustaining a healthy voluntary and community sector in Islington.

Other options considered

None.

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted

None.

A revised Appendix A was laid round.

RESOLVED:

(a) That the new proposals submitted by Ward Councillors and detailed in revised

Appendix A of the report of the Executive Member for Economic and Community Development, be approved in principle, subject to the Assistant Chief Executive (Strategy and Community Partnerships) being satisfied that the necessary checks have been made and any other issues resolved.

(b) That the amendments to the Ward budgets resulting from project funding being returned, also detailed in the budget summary in Appendix A, be noted.

(c) That each Ward be permitted to carry forward up to £1,000 to 2015/16 so that small amounts of funding from the 2014/15 budget can be allocated more effectively in the future.

(d) That Councillors be advised that LIF funding is not restricted to activities/projects solely in the voluntary sector ie it may be used for Council activities.

Reasons for decision

To assist in developing and sustaining a healthy voluntary and community sector in Islington.

Other options considered

None.

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted

None.

RESOLVED:

(a) That grant awards for the third round of Islington Community Chest for 2014/15 be made to the organisations detailed in Appendix A of the report of the Executive Member for Economic and Community Development.

(b) That the proposal submitted by Cripplegate Foundation for the programme management of Islington Council’s Community Chest, and detailed in the report, be approved and, on that basis, the Council’s contribution to Islington Council’s Community Chest of £200,000 per year, for three years from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2018, be approved.

(c) That thanks be expressed to the Cripplegate Foundation for their management of the Community Chest.

Reason for decision

To nurture and sustain an innovative and resilient voluntary and community sector in Islington, in particular by providing resources for smaller organisations that find it difficult to access funding from other programmes. The approval of programme management arrangements and funding contributions for the next three years will enable a successful partnership with Cripplegate Foundation to continue for the benefit of local communities.

Other options considered

None.

Conflicts of interest/ note of dispensations granted

None.

RESOLVED:

(a) That grant awards for the third round of Islington Community Chest for 2014/15 be made to the organisations detailed in Appendix A of the report of the Executive Member for Economic and Community Development.

(b) That the proposal submitted by Cripplegate Foundation for the programme management of Islington Council’s Community Chest, and detailed in the report, be approved and, on that basis, the Council’s contribution to Islington Council’s Community Chest of £200,000 per year, for three years from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2018, be approved.

(c) That thanks be expressed to the Cripplegate Foundation for their management of the Community Chest.

Reason for decision

To nurture and sustain an innovative and resilient voluntary and community sector in Islington, in particular by providing resources for smaller organisations that find it difficult to access funding from other programmes. The approval of programme management arrangements and funding contributions for the next three years will enable a successful partnership with Cripplegate Foundation to continue for the benefit of local communities.

Other options considered

None.

Conflicts of interest/ note of dispensations granted

None.

RESOLVED:

(a) That grants be awarded from the Community Festival Fund for the sums indicated in paragraph 3.4 of the report of the Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing for the following community festivals:

§    Bemerton Villages Management Organisation-Cally Fest- 14 June 2015

§    St Luke’s Community Centre - Whitecross Street Party - 19 July 2015

§    The Angel Canal Festival Management Group - Angel Canal Festival  -

 6 September 2015

§    Key Changes - Islington World Mental Health Day Celebration-9 October 2015

§    Oxjam Islington - Oxjam Islington - 17 – 18 October 2015

§    Cubitt Gallery, Studios and Education-Festival of Blackboards-17–24 October 2015

§    ArchWay with Words - ArchWay With Words - Late October (9 days) 2015

§    Rowan Arts - Islington Exhibits - October 2015 (month long programme)

Reasons for decision

To support local organisations to develop and deliver a broad range of events that will provide Borough-wide benefit for local residents.

Other options considered

None.

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted

None.

RESOLVED:

(a) That grants be awarded from the Community Festival Fund for the sums indicated in paragraph 3.4 of the report of the Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing for the following community festivals:

§    Bemerton Villages Management Organisation-Cally Fest- 14 June 2015

§    St Luke’s Community Centre - Whitecross Street Party - 19 July 2015

§    The Angel Canal Festival Management Group - Angel Canal Festival  -

 6 September 2015

§    Key Changes - Islington World Mental Health Day Celebration-9 October 2015

§    Oxjam Islington - Oxjam Islington - 17 – 18 October 2015

§    Cubitt Gallery, Studios and Education-Festival of Blackboards-17–24 October 2015

§    ArchWay with Words - ArchWay With Words - Late October (9 days) 2015

§    Rowan Arts - Islington Exhibits - October 2015 (month long programme)

Reasons for decision

To support local organisations to develop and deliver a broad range of events that will provide Borough-wide benefit for local residents.

Other options considered

None.

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted

None.

AGREED recommendation

Reasons for decision

To assist in developing and sustaining a healthy voluntary and community sector in Islington.

Other options considered

None.

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted

None.

RESOLVED:

That one free hire of Islington Assembly Hall in 2015/16 be allocated to the following organisations:

·         Cubitt Artists

·         Ethiopian Diaspora Forum

·         Holborn Dance Club

·         Islington Faiths Forum

·         Islington Foster Carers Association

·         Islington People’s Rights

·         Islington University of the Third Age

·         Islington Veterans Association

·         Peabody Trust

·         Sport Islington

Reason for decision

The scheme provided an opportunity for the Council to support local organisations through free use of the Assembly Hall.

Other options considered

None.

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted

None.