The Committee considered a report by the Parks, Leisure and Open Space Officer (circulated previously) regarding the allocation of section 106 public open space funds towards projects in Barnstaple and Chulmleigh.

The Committee considered a report by the Parks, Leisure and Open Space Officer (circulated previously) regarding the allocation of section 106 public open space funds towards projects in Barnstaple and Chulmleigh.

RESOLVED that:

(a)  £6,000 be allocated to the Chulmleigh Town Hall Committee towards the enhancement of Chulmleigh Town Hall;

(b)  £14,203.35 be allocated to North Devon Council towards the purchase of new goalposts and grass pitch improvements at Tarka Tennis Centre, Barnstaple;

(c)  £3,475 be allocated to Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club CIO towards the enhancement of their boathouse on Rolle’s Quay, Barnstaple;

(d)  £40,000 be allocated to United Services Bowls Club towards the enhancement of their clubhouse on Mill Road, Barnstaple.

RECOMMENDED that:

(e)  Council vary the capital programme by £63,678.35 and that funds be released, subject to a Funding Agreement upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the Senior Solicitor, for external projects.