Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED:

That the minutes from the previous meeting held on 18 July 2023 be approved.

·         Disclosable Pecuniary Interests:

·         Other Interests

The Board received a report which provided an update and reviewed progress on the grants already approved (in previous years) under the Moorlands Partnership Board.

This report dealt with progress to date on those projects, awaiting commencement, on site or, completed since the last meeting of the Moorlands Partnership Board.

This report was for information only but offered Members an opportunity to comment on progress. The report was presented with an accompanying power point presentation which displayed images of each project.

RESOLVED:

That the update report be noted.

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.