The Energy and Sustainability Service Manager presented the report which concerned project funding for accessibility works at Stepney City Farm which has been secured through a s106 contribution associated with the nearby Ocean Estate Redevelopment.

Grants Scrutiny Sub Committee and Members supported the proposal.  Their comments were noted.

DECISION

That grant funding of £32,500 to Stepney City Farm be approved, to improve the water efficiency and visitor experience around the farm and ensure the community facility is accessible to all.

The Energy and Sustainability Service Manager presented the report which concerned project funding for accessibility works at Stepney City Farm which has been secured through an S106 contribution associated with the nearby Ocean Estate Redevelopment.

The Chair invited:

·         the Vice-Chair of Grants Scrutiny Sub Committee (GSSC) to comment on the proposals on behalf of its members and she informed the Sub-Committee that Members of GSSC supported the project for which the monies had been awarded and wished to explore how community organisations could better access this category of funding

·         Members of the Grants Determination Sub Committee to comment on the proposals and they indicated that they supported the project.   The Energy and Sustainability Service Manager clarified the funding was to be used to establish the project and that Stepney City Farm would fund ongoing delivery from its other funding streams.

RESOLVED

That grant funding of £32,500 to Stepney City Farm be approved, to improve the water efficiency and visitor experience around the farm and ensure the community facility is accessible to all.