Issue - meetings

The report sought Member’s approval to allocate grant funding from the Moorlands Partnership Board (MPB) in 2023/24. The budget for the year was £60,000.

Members discussed the time available for applicants to spend grant awards and a potential application for the re-installation of miners lamps in Biddulph.

RESOLVED:

1.     That the financial summary in para 3.2 of the report be noted.

2.     Approved a maximum grant £8,000 towards the cost of eligible works totalling £66,497 (exc VAT) for the roof repairs to the tower at St John the Baptist, Alton The work would be subject to the standard grant scheme conditions.

3.     Approved a maximum grant £8,000 towards the cost of eligible works totalling £24,831 (inc VAT) for the decoration of the clock tower at St James Court, Biddulph. The work would be subject to the standard grant scheme conditions. 

4.     Approved a maximum grant £8,000 towards the cost of eligible works totalling £12,875 (inc VAT) for the reinstatement of historically correct sliding sash windows to 8 King Street, Leek. The work would be subject to the standard grant scheme conditions and the following technical conditions:

·       8 over 8 true sliding sash windows to be installed to all of the openings on the front elevation including the second floor.

·       Colour scheme to be agreed by the Regeneration or conservation officer.

·       Planning consent to be obtained prior to the manufacture of the windows.

5.       Approved a 75% grant of £863 towards the cost of eligible works totalling £1,150 (exc VAT) for the restoration of a ghost sign at 6 Leonard Street Leek. The work would be subject to the standard grant scheme conditions and the following technical conditions:

·       The sign to be hand painted in white to match the remnants of the existing ghost sign.

·       That the applicant liaises with the planning department to establish if advertisements consent is required and obtains this prior to reinstatement.

·       That the applicant liaises with the Regeneration Officer to agree a mock up to ensure a weathered feel.