Agenda item

To agree the allocation of funds to applications received.

Resolved:

(i)         To note the level of funding to be allocated to those organisations who have submitted applications in Annex 1 of the report.

(ii)        To delegate final approval of the total funding for each project (which in each case will not exceed that identified in Annex 1) to the Area Highways Manager in consultation with local members.

Reason

A  decision on allocation will enable parish and town councils in Waverley to take on some minor highways tasks.

Members considered the range of applications presented and, while welcoming the contribution of rural parishes, noted a concern that the value of applications should be proportionate to the size of the community.  There was a request that the added value achieved by the projects should be evaluated objectively.  The Chairman announced that an additional £20,000 could be made available from unallocated highways budgets to accommodate, if necessary, much of the total funding required by the projects proposed.  The Committee wished to ensure that a decision was not delayed further and agreed amended recommendations proposed by officers. 

Resolved:

(i)         To note the level of funding to be allocated to those organisations who have submitted applications in Annex 1 of the report.

(ii)        To delegate final approval of the total funding for each project (which in each case will not exceed that identified in Annex 1) to the Area Highways Manager in consultation with local members.

Reason

A decision on allocation will enable parish and town councils in Waverley to take on some minor highways tasks.