Jonathan Taylor (Sustainable Development Team Leader introduced the report which concerned a grant request to the value of £36,000 for the delivery of works to improve accessibility at Stepney City Farm.  The funding was secured through a S106 contribution associated with the Ocean Estate redevelopment. The monies would enable the Farm to access additional funding from Veolia Environmental Trust.

The Chair invited Councillor Pierce to comment on the proposals on behalf of the Grants Scrutiny Sub Committee (GSSC) and he indicated that he did not wish to make any comments on the proposals.  The Chair then invited Mayor John Biggs and Councillor Rachel Saunders and Commissioners to comment on the proposals.  Mayor Biggs indicated that he supported the proposal and asked that it be ensured that the works be undertaken in such a way as to conserve the appearance of the rural landscape.  Councillor Saunders and Commissioners indicated that they had no comments that they wished to make.

RESOLVED

That the grant the funding of £36,000 to Stepney City Farm to improve the pathways and services around the Farm and ensure that community facility is access a portable be approved.