Community Plan Committee

Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 27th July 2020

CP20/1/01 Present:-
Councillor Tess Buckley, Tom Dunlop, Benn Minshall and Jill Rhodes

Apologies:-
Apologies for absence were received by Councillor Phoenix Morrissey

In attendance:-
Hannah Marr (Community Engagement Officer) and Councillor Jamie Messent

CP20/1/02 To note declarations of members interests

No declarations of members interests were received

CP20/1/03 Public Participation

A period not exceeding 15 minutes for members of the public to ask questions or submit comments

No questions or comments were submitted to the Community Plan Committee by members of the public

CP20/1/04 To confirm the Minutes of the Community Plan Committee meeting held on Thursday 20th February 2020

The Minutes of the Community Plan Committee meeting held on Thursday 20th February 2020 were approved as an accurate record

CP20/1/05 To note the year to date financial position for the Community Plan Committee

Members noted the financial position of the Community Plan Committee

CP20/1/06 To note decisions taken under delegation to support voluntary, community and faith sector organisations during COVID-19

Members noted the decisions taken under delegation to support voluntary, community and faith sector organisations during COVID-19

CP20/1/07 To consider the Terms of Reference for the Community Plan Committee

Members considered the Terms of Reference for the Community Plan Committee and resolved to recommend to Council that these be adopted

CP20/1/08 To receive an update from the Community Engagement Officer regarding the Town Councils community response to COVID-19

Members received an update from the Community Engagement Officer regarding the Town Councils community response to COVID-19

CP20/1/09 To consider making a recommendation to Council that the Grants Scheme Policy is amended to include the provision of creating targeted and responsive grant funds

Members considered the amended Grants Scheme Policy and resolved to recommend to Council that it be adopted and that the Grants Scheme remains closed to applications at present

CP20/1/10 To consider the establishment of the Grants Working Group and its Terms of Reference

Members considered establishing a Grants Working Group and resolved that the Working Group is formed

Members considered the Terms of Reference for the Grants Working Group and resolved that they be adopted

CP20/1/11 To consider matters related to the Crewe Town Council Grants Scheme and the establishment of a COVID-19 Community Response Fund

Members considered matters related to establishing a COVID-19 Community Response Fund

Members resolved to recommend to Council that a COVID-19 Community Response Fund totalling £20,000 is created within the Grants Scheme Budget

Members further resolved to recommend to Council that the Grants Working Group has delegation to facilitate, administer and distribute these funds

CP20/1/12 To consider matters related to establishing a Community Project Commissioning Process

Members considered matters related to establishing a Community Project Commissioning Process

Members resolved to recommend to Council that the Community Project Commissioning Process is established totalling £40,000 from the Community Plan Budget

Members further resolved to recommend to Council that should any additional support be needed to facilitate and administer the Community Project Commissioning Process, that delegation is given to bring in external support

CP20/1/13 To note the dates of future meetings of the Community Plan Committee:-

• Monday 21st September 2020
• Monday 16th November 2020
• Monday 18th January 2021
• Monday 29th March 2021

Members noted the dates of future meetings of the Community Plan Committee

The Community Plan Committee Meeting closed at 7:44pm