Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Town Clerk and RFO with accompanying applications and documents.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Deputy Town Clerk concerning

discretionary grant applications from 2120 (Witney) Squadron and Jewins Women2Women Ltd together with a subsidised lettings application from the Royal British Legion.

Members expressed support for the application from 2120 (Witney) Squadron subject to the recommendation regarding changes to the policy being approved at Council.

In respect of Jewins Women2Women members expressed their support for the work being undertaken but felt unable to support a grant based on the information submitted. The Committee suggested that the applicants, in being informed of the decision, be advised that the council would welcome a new application with more information about direct support to clients in Witney.

The Committee supported the subsidised letting request from the Royal British Legion.

Recommended:

1.       That, an award of £949.31 to 2120 (Witney) Squadron be approved subject to the adoption of the revised Grants Policy;

2.       That, no award be made to Jewins Women2Women at this time but the applicant be asked to provide further information and submit a future application if they wish;

3.       That, a Subsidised Lettings Grant of £165 be awarded to the Royal British Legion (Witney Branch);

4.       That these grants be awarded under the General Power of Competence; and

5.       That, correspondence from Oxfordshire Association for the Blind and Life Education be noted.