Cllr Peter Pilkington (Portfolio Holder for Climate Change) has decided to award grants to the following organisations, for the installation of electric vehicle community charge points:
Minehead Town Council - £1500
The applications will be funded from a dedicated one-off sum of £20,000 created in 2019/20 that rolled over into 2020/2021 budget, set aside by the Council to support the installation of electric vehicle community charge points.
The applications support community led action to tackle the climate emergency and are in line with the Council’s declared ambition to work towards a carbon neutral district by 2030.
Alternative funding options sourced:
The Council’s contribution is sourced from a budget specifically allocated for this purpose.
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The below has been completed:
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Name(s) |
Date |
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Relevant ward councillor(s) consulted:-
Minehead Central
Minehead North |
Cllr Andrew Hadley / Cllr Craig Palmer
Cllr Terry Venner
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25 of November 2020
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The following are if appropriate / applicable: Yes/No. If yes the implications should be attached to this decision notice.
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Finance implications
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YES |
See notes below |
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Legal implications
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NO
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Grant recipients will be required to sign a funding agreement and adhere to terms and conditions. |
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Links to corporate aims
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YES |
See notes below |
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Climate and Sustainability implications
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YES |
See notes below |
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Community Safety Implications |
NO |
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Equalities Impact
Safeguarding Implications |
NO |
Applicants will be required to complete an accessibility assessment of the site of the charging point. |
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Risk management
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NO |
Applicants will be required to complete a risk assessment of the site of the charging point. |
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Partnership implications |
NO |
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Any conflicts of interest declared by Leader or Executive Members consulted on the proposed decision. If Yes provide confirmation from Chief Executive to grant dispensation for the Leader’s / Executive Member’s views to be considered.
Cllr Peter Pilkington (Portfolio Holder for Climate Change) has decided to award a grant to the following organisation, for the installation of electric vehicle community charge points: Wiveliscombe Community Centre - £1,500 The application will be funded from a dedicated one-off sum of £20,000 in the 2019/20 budget, set aside by the Council to support the installation of electric vehicle community charge points.
Cllr Peter Pilkington (Portfolio Holder for Climate Change) has decided to award a revised grant to the following organisation, for the installation of an electric vehicle community charge point:
Trull Parish Council – £1,500
A decision to award Trull Parish Council £1,000 was made in November 2019. Trull were unfortunately unable to secure a central government workplace grant of £1000, so have requested an additional £500 from the EVCP scheme. This award will be the maximum amount allowable
The application will be funded from a dedicated one-off sum of £20,000 in the 2019/20 budget, set aside by the Council to support the installation of electric vehicle community charge points. .
Cllr Peter Pilkington (Portfolio Holder for Climate Change) has decided to award a grant to the following organisation, for the installation of two electric vehicle community charge points:
Stoke St Gregory Parish Council - £1,500
The application will be funded from a dedicated one-off sum of £20,000 in the 2019/20 budget, set aside by the Council to support the installation of electric vehicle community charge points.
Cllr Peter Pilkington (Portfolio Holder for Climate Change) has decided to award grants to the following organisations, for the installation of electric vehicle community charge points:
Trull Parish Council – £1000
Brushford Parish Hall CIO– £675
Luxborough Field and Village Hall Charity - £970
The applications will be funded from a dedicated one-off sum of £20,000 in the 2019/20 budget, set aside by the Council to support the installation of electric vehicle community charge points.
Reasons for proposed decision:
The applications support community led action to tackle the climate emergency and are in line with the Council’s declared ambition to work towards a carbon neutral district by 2030.
Alternative funding options sourced:
The Council’s contribution is sourced from a budget specifically allocated for this purpose.