The Sub Committee noted that the matter had been previously considered by the Executive but was also a matter for this Sub Committee because the funding was in the form of a grant.

The Sub Committee:

·         heard that the proposal concerned the establishment of a container grown garden on a plot near the new Royal London Hospital.

·         supported the proposal in principle but were concerned that company running the site should be funding the project. It was agreed that officers would provide a response on this matter in writing.

·         noted the comments of the GSSC and the tabled addendum which responded to the matters raised by Scrutiny.

DECISION

That grant funding of £40,222 to Core Landscapes to enable the relocation and set-up of their community garden project in Whitechapel be approved.

The Sub Committee:

·         noted that the matter had been previously considered by the Executive but was also a matter for the Sub Committee because the funding was in the form of a grant.

·         heard that the proposal concerned the establishment of a container grown garden on a plot near the new Royal London Hospital.

·         noted the comments of the GSSC and the tabled addendum which responded to the matters raised by Scrutiny.

·         noted that the garden site would be closed at night to mitigate antisocial behaviour issues and safeguard against damage to the site.  The site would be looked after by Core Landscapes.

The Sub Committee supported the proposal in principle but expressed concern that Barts NHS Trust were not providing the funding for the project.  It was agreed that officers would provide a response to Members on this matter in writing.

RESOLVED

That grant funding of £40,222 to Core Landscapes to enable the relocation and set-up of their community garden project in Whitechapel be approved.