Issue - meetings

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Bramhall in Bloom for a grant of £600 (£500 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £100 from Bramhall North wards allocation) towards the cost of hiring hanging baskets planted with various brightly coloured plants in addition to maintaining the plots and containers.

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service (Legal & Democratic Governance and Monitoring Officer) submitted an application received on behalf of Bramhall in Bloom for a grant of £600 (£500 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £100 from Bramhall North wards allocation) towards the cost of hiring hanging baskets planted with various brightly coloured plants in addition to maintaining the plots and containers.

The following comments were made:-

·         Noted that whilst it was unfortunate that the applicant was unable to attend on this occasion, the Committee had met the group on numerous occasions and felt it was worthwhile to consider the application.

·         Thanked the group and volunteers for the work that they do.

·         Welcomed the introduction of additional hanging baskets and plants to improve the aesthetic of the village.

·         Encouraged any residents interested in volunteering to contact the group for more information.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Bramhall in Bloom for a grant of £750 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£500 from Bramhall South & Woodford and £250 from Bramhall North ward allocations) towards the cost of hiring hanging baskets planted with various brightly coloured plants in addition to maintaining the plots and containers.