Agenda item

The Community Resources Manager introduced the report and gave a brief overview before discussing each project.

·       It was noted that the latest 6 monthly update report was published on the Council’s website in August 2022 and that the next one would be available in February 2023.

·       It was noted that the Committee were able to overcommit their CIL funding depending on which projects they chose.

·       There had been previous Neighbourhood Partnership funding of £10,474.90 approved in 2017 that was not included on the CIL commitment spreadsheet. This was not picked up by finance officers due to a set of minutes that were not published but the Committee were advised that these have now been published. The Community Resources Manager noted that the Transport Team had already delivered their element of the project but there was a decision to be made around the use of remaining funds in the Parks department for upgrade paths as initially intended which was AGREED.

·       The Community Resources Manager advised that the Committee could overcommit if they wish but they are not likely to receive much CIL  funding over the next year.

Hengrove and Whitchurch projects – AC6P01, AC6P07, AC6P08

 Committee approved the allocation of £15,000 to The Hideout and £3,000 to noticeboards;  Cllr Kent noted that Members do not wish to proceed with community road safety at Court Farm and East Dundry Road but would like to proceed at Bamfield (allocating £25,000)  and at Clatworthy Drive and Tarnock Avenue (allocating £50,000) which was AGREED. There was a brief discussion around the funds needed for Hengrove and Whitchurch projects.

Tree planting at Hareclive Road junction - AC6P018

The Tree Bristol Officer noted that the tree proposal for Hareclive Road Junction was put forward by Cllr Bailes which was for the planting of one tree. Due to inflation, the price had uplifted significantly and would now cost £1,041 per tree which covered the installation and lifetime maintenance of the tree which was AGREED by the Committee.

Access Improvements to Manor Woods Valley - AC6P05

It was noted that Members had favoured the Manor Woods Valley scheme (AC6P05) over the reinstatement of steps from Ilchester Crescent open space (AC6P019) at the last informal meeting and that they wouldn’t like to use S106 funding for Illchester Crescent. It was noted that there was a shortfall of £1,704 which needed to be met which was due to inflation.

Filwood Community Centre roof repair and solar panel installation - AC6P09

Cllr Goodman noted that she favoured, Filwood Community Centre roof repair and solar panel installation as there were leaks in the accessible toilet when it rained. It was noted that the improvements were forming part of the Levelling Up bid but this might not be awarded. There was a discussion around whether to impose a condition on proceeding with AC6 funding subject to the Levelling Up funding not being awarded but Members wanted to avoid delays so decided they would like to proceed with the AC6 funding as planned and would review if the funding is awarded. AGREED

Road safety improvements on Anton Bantock Way - AC6P017

Members were under the impression that funding from AC6 was not required as they thought the project was already funded by the DfT; there had been press coverage around the approval for funding. Officers noted that this had been identified as a dangerous site following a consultation and therefore Members did not want to use AC6 funding for this when it was a priority project that should get the funding from elsewhere. Mark Sperduty pointed out that approval from DfT does not come with funding. Officer noted that this was one of 6 sites that would go to an upcoming Cabinet meeting for approval.

Refurbishment of the gym and sports hall floor at BS14 Youth Club - AC6P02

Members noted that the facility had limited funding and that Young Bristol only use it 1-3 nights a week. It was suggested that ACs work with the Public Health Sports department to identify ways of getting more S106 money ringfenced to the Committee.

New posts and netting for main pitch at Imperial Rugby Club - AC6P011

The Community Resources Manager noted that every Area Committee had identified sports pitch type provision and that there needed to be a better process for allocating funding. The Sports & Physical Activities ‘Sport Pitch’ fund were offering to fund 50% of these types of schemes but their process was not in place in time for the Area Committee meetings. However, if Area Committees decide to fund them in full then there may be an opportunity to get half of it back. It would cost £3,000 but could only end up being £1500 if it is match funded. Members raised the need for targeting the most deprived areas of the city or places where there are unhealthy lifestyle trends. It was suggested that the Area Committee process runs parallel to the work of Active Bristol to ensure they make best use of the funds.

Upon discussion, the following was AGREED by the Committee: