Longbridge Community First Panel
Meeting held 2.00pm, Friday 19th October 2012
Edgewood Tenants Hall.
Item
Action
Present
Cllr Andy Cartwright, Samuel Akintoye, Ian Bruckshaw, Kieran Clarke,
Penny Moore, Bruce Pitt
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Welcome and Apologies
Ian welcomed everyone to the meeting the following apologies were noted
and accepted.
PCSO Sharon Hadley
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Minutes of the Last Meeting
The minutes of the last meeting were then accepted as a true record. They
were proposed by Sam, seconded by Bruce, and aproved by a show of
hands.
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Matters Arising
3.1
Terms of Reference
All those present (Cllr Cartwright was delayed) discussed the TOR revisions.
The panel had been given some direction in this matter from the cdf
(Community Development Foundation) especially regarding members being
regularly replaced to broaden the ward base. The panel were more than
happy to accept and work with these suggestions.
The following revisions were agreed:
(i) The panel will be made up of 4 to 7 members, so that 4 members of a full
panel are quorate.
(ii) The panel should be made up of 3 local group representatives, 2
individual ward residents, 1 ward councillor and 1 person who works in the
ward.
(iii) 1 year after these TOR are signed 3 members will step down; 1 group
representative, 1 individual resident and the member that works in the ward.
(iv) A reminded and all relevant paperwork will be sent to panel members
not less than one week before a meeting. Apologies for absence will be sent
within the week before the meeting.
3.2
Vote on TOR
A vote was then taken to adopt the TOR revisions; which was unanimously
in favour.
Longbridge Community First Panel
Meeting held 2.00pm, Friday 19th October 2012
Edgewood Tenants Hall.
3.3
Signing of adopted TOR
Sam then typed the revisions and the panel signed our adopted TOR.
3.4
Open Discussion
Cllr Cartwright joined our meeting and raised the following concern; that the
panel was made up too heavily of Frankley residents. Those present said
they had been asked to join the panel due to certain original panel members
not attending. Bruce said he was more than happy to be replaced when a
suitable candidate came forward.
Cllr Cartwright informed the panel that Cllr Phillips was going to attend as
the representative ward councillor, this way very much welcomed.
The panel has one vacant seat and it was decided that this should be
advertised as widely as possible within the community. Cllr Cartwright was
happy to help and it was decided a poster be circulated and those who were
interested should register their interest by noon on 2nd November 2012.
It was also felt future meetings should be open to the public until confidential
bids were discussed, when the meeting would become closed. This was
agreed by all present.
Cllr Cartwright then left the meeting.
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End of Public Meeting
Applications for Approval.
The following funding bids were then assessed by the panel
(i)
B31 Voices
B31 Voices is a hyperlocal website covering the whole constituency. The
funding is to be used to expand and engage the community.
Decision: Declined
Comment: This funding bid was declined for following reasons. Firstly the
grant requested is greater than the maximum amount set down in our
guidelines (£2,000); secondly the applicant does not live in the ward. We
recommend the applicant reassess their bid and make an application to the
relevant ward panel following the funding guidelines.
Vote: unanimous
Longbridge Community First Panel
Meeting held 2.00pm, Friday 19th October 2012
Edgewood Tenants Hall.
(ii)
Jelly Babies Nurseries
Jelly Babies is a local children’s nursery who are looking to improve
children’s activities outdoors.
Decision: Declined
Comment: The applicant has exceeded the maximum amount set down in
our guidelines.
Vote: unanimous
(iii)
Longbridge Childcare Strategy Group
A project to help with teenage pregnancy prevention.
Decision: Declined
Comment: The applicant is not within the ward. It is recommended that the
applicant reassess the bid and apply to the relevant ward panel.
Vote: unanimous
(iv)
From Zero to Hero
Three day confidence building activity
Decision: Declined
Comment: Not in the ward
Vote: unanimous
(v)
Saint Christopher’s Church Holly Hill Lunch Club
A weekly lunch club for local elderly residents
Decision: Declined
Comment: The applicant has exceeded the maximum amount set down in
our guidelines. Applicants can not request future years funding. A panel
member said they believed the lunch club was now moving venue.
Vote: unanimous
(vi)
Birmingham Tornadoes Gymnastic Club
After school gym club based at Longbridge Methodist Church
Decision: Declined
Comment: The applicant has exceeded the maximum amount set down in
our guidelines.
Vote: unanimous
Longbridge Community First Panel
Meeting held 2.00pm, Friday 19th October 2012
Edgewood Tenants Hall.
(vii)
C De Vision (CDV)
Dance music and arts skills for young people
Decision: Declined
Comment: Not in the ward
Vote: unanimous
(viii)
Rednal’s Over-50
A pilot project for over 50’s to get together and join in activities
Decision: Approved
Comment: The printing of posters and banners was removed to comply with
guidelines. The amount of weeks was reduced so the project was funded to
the end of the financial year.
Amount granted £1,000
Vote: unanimous
(ix)
South Birmingham Young Homeless Project (SBYHP)
A project to train volunteers to support those in need.
Decision: Deferred
Comment: The panel questioned the amount of travel expenses; which far
outweigh the cost of the training. More information will be requested.
Vote: unanimous
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AOB
(i)
Kieran said there was to be a community first networking event at the
St Martin’s tea room on Wed 24th October, 6pm to 7.30pm.
(ii)
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Sam publicised a new local leaflet his organisation hoped to publish.
Date, Time and Venue for next meeting
Friday 2nd November, 2pm,Edgewood Hall.
Ian thanked everyone for attending the meeting was then closed.