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The Chairman again thanked the speakers and members of the public who were in attendance at the meeting, and invited the Communities Manager to introduce the report. Members heard that the effective use of Council funding had enabled positive progress in supporting the Hemswell Cliff community. Local resources had been unlocked and funding from the Council had supported securing other external funding. The Parish Council had developed a Community Investment Proposal to develop their large village green, having consulted with residents and taken their views into account. The school children had named the slogan ‘Make Hemswell Cliff Glitter’ and villagers were already seeing signs of change. Local businesses had also been supportive of the plans and had invested in some benches.

It was explained that the Community Improvement Proposal was split into phases of work, with some phases already completed or underway. The Committee was being asked to approve a further spend from the Hemswell Cliff Investment for Growth capital budget in order to support further works listed within the report.

Members of the Committee reiterated their ongoing support for the community and expressed their admiration for the community spirit and transformation of the village. Officers involved in the area, Shayleen Towns and Grant White, were thanked, as was Local Ward Member Councillor Paul Howitt-Cowan. The Chairman expressed her wonderment at the enthusiastic involvement of the local school children and the proof of what impact communities could have when they worked together. The Parish Council was also praised for setting the standard to which other areas should aspire.

With fervent thanks to all involved, admiration for the achievements over recent years, and unanimous support for the current proposals, the recommendation contained within the report was proposed and seconded. The Chairman took the vote, and it was

RESOLVED that the spend of £95,042 from the existing Hemswell Cliff Investment for Growth capital budget be approved to support works listed in Option 1 of the report, that being:  

•      Phase 2 - £38,257 (ballpark lights & path only)

•      Phase 3 - £20,000

•      Phase 4 - £20,000

•      Phase 6 - £16,785