Agenda item

1. Cllr Sara Conway – North Road Community Centre

Councillor Conway presented the request for funding detailed in supplement, (Amendment to item 10 - Members’ Items – Applications for Neighbourhood CIL Area Committee Budget), to improve infrastructure of the building which has been at the heart of Burnt Oak’s community.

A contingency had been put in place to ensure that any underspends would be returned to the Hendon Area Committee’s NCIL budget and any overspends would require prior Committee approval.

Further to a discussion, the Chairman moved to a vote.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee considers the requests as highlighted in section 1 of the report.

-       That Committee unanimously approves funding for £17,250.

2. Cllr Nagus Narenthira –Sewing Stitches Scheme – Living Way Ministries (Grahame Park Estate)

Councillor Narenthira highlighted the request for funding that would assist many families. Representatives Hope and Victoria from Living Way Ministries shared information about the scheme with the Committee to improve skills, inclusiveness and mental health wellbeing within the community.

Councillor Sarah Wardle joined the meeting at 7.55pm.

Further to a discussion, the Chairman moved to a vote.

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee considers the requests as highlighted in section 1 of the report.

-       That Committee unanimously approves funding for £25,321 on the condition that the community group secures funding for the trainer.

3. Cllr Gill Sargeant – Colindale Primary School- Playground & Garden Scheme

Assistant Headteacher, Nisha Parmar, presented the request for funding. Further to a discussion, the Chairman moved to a vote.

Cllr Sargeant supported the request by emphasizing how valuable the scheme was in addressing the needs of the children.

RESOLVED:

- That Committee considers the request as highlighted in section 1 of the report.

-That Committee unanimously approves funding for £23,426.79.

4. Cllr Helene Richman – North West London Clean Up

Councillor Richman presented the funding request for a memorial bench and plaque in commemoration of Mr Andrew Vernall.

In addition, Councillor Richman requested for a second bench in the area. Officers advised that the additional request could be included in the wider review of related works.

Further to a discussion, the Chairman moved to a vote. The votes were recorded as follows:

RESOLVED:

-       That Committee considers the request as highlighted in section 1 of the report.

-       That Committee unanimously approves funding for £2,000.

5. Cllr Saira Don – Acheinu Limited T/A The Boys Club

The Chairman reported that this item had been WITHDRAWN.