Decisions

This report presents an application for funding under the Council’s Community Fund Programme.

An application for community funding has been received from St Mary’s Church, Portchester for the sum of £3,092.12, towards the erection of a World War II memorial plaque at this historical place of worship.

St Mary’s is a popular church that serves the community of Portchester.  A small group of volunteers, comprised of attendees of the church and other local residents, has previously worked on a project to research the names of the men of World War II who were residents of Portchester during 1939-1945, and Portchester residents who were in service during the Falklands conflict.  A total of 194 individuals were identified who are to be listed in two memorial books, funded by donations from local businesses.

The Church is now seeking to erect a memorial plaque to further recognise the sacrifice that these men made for their country, and to provide surviving servicemen and relatives with a peaceful place to reflect.  The permission of all existing relatives has been sought for the inclusion of these names.

As St Mary’s Church is a Grade 1 listed building, necessary permissions for the work have been obtained in advance. 

The cost of making and installing the plaque has been identified as £3,831.60.  The Church maintains £739.48 in donations that are not already allocated to further works.  As a result, the funding request received from St Mary’s Church is for the £3,092.12 remaining.

Two Ward Councillors, Councillor Cunningham and Councillor Kelly, have indicated their full support for this application.  Councillor Price has declared a conflict of interest, as he has been heavily involved in the project.

That the application for £3,092.12 from Fareham Borough Council’s Community Fund, submitted by St Mary’s Church, Portchester, be approved.

That the funding is released under the condition that the Council’s contribution to the project is recognised, using wording supplied by the Council, in the Church’s World War II Memorial Books.

This report seeks approval for the Executive Member for Planning and Development to attend the TPCA New Communities Group Parliamentary Briefing which is being held at the House of Commons, London on 30 October 2018.

The New Communities Group members are involved in planning and delivering exemplary large-scale new communities, from Garden City inspired new towns and villages to urban regeneration and extensions schemes.

The TCPA Parliamentary Briefing will provide an opportunity to learn about the latest developments of the TCPA New Communities Group, including an update on the Garden Communities Prospectus.

RESOLVED that approval is given for the Executive Member for Planning and Development to attend the TPCA New Communities Group Parliamentary Briefing taking place on 30 October 2018 at the House of Commons, London.

This report seeks approval for the Executive Member for Planning and Development to attend the TPCA Annual Conference ‘A blueprint for a better planning system’ which is being held at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, Stamford Street, London on 22 November 2018.

The TPCA 2018 annual conference will focus on how we deliver better planning, better housing and better places, with high profile speakers from the public and private sector, including policy makers, politicians, developers, consultants and community leaders.

The annual conference provided an excellent opportunity to learn from and network with an informed and engaged group of people.

RESOLVED that approval is given for the Executive Member for Planning and Development to attend the TPCA Annual Conference ‘A blueprint for a better planning system’ taking place on 22 November 2018 at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, Stamford Street, London.