COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH LAKELAND

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1 COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH LAKELAND Meeting date: 30th September 2015 From: Corporate Director Environment and Services LOCAL REVENUE SCHEMES 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 This report, seeking to commit elements of the Local Revenue Scheme and Capital Scheme budget, includes Members proposals that have been sufficiently investigated and developed, to enable Local Committee to consider spending decisions. 2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS 2.1 Proposals coming forward under the Local Revenue and Capital Schemes should be projects which offer benefits to communities in the Electoral Division concerned and help resolve local issues already identified through local community engagement. Projects should be in line with the priorities contained within both the Council Plan and specific local priorities within the Local Committee s Area Plan. 2.2 If these proposals are developed as a result of effective community engagement they will also contribute to increasing community perceptions of their ability to influence the delivery of public services 3.0 RECOMMENDATION 3.1 Members approve the following; 3.2 A Revenue Grant of 500 from the Lower Kentdale Division LMS budget towards a Speed Indicator Device to be used in a number of locations in Preston Richard parish. 3.3 A Revenue Grant of 550 from the Low Furness Electoral Division LMS budget towards the cost of a defibrillator to be sited at Greenodd. 3.4 A Revenue Grant of 500 from the Low Furness Electoral Division LMS budget towards the Victorian Cross Ceremony in Pennington.

2 3.5 A Revenue Grant of 595 from Ulverston East Electoral Division LMS budget towards the costs of 2 new bus shelters. 3.6 A Revenue Grant of 5,000 from Kendal South Electoral Division LMS budget towards refurbishment costs for Stainton Institute. 3.7 A Revenue Grant of 2,500 from Grange Electoral Division LMS budget towards traffic calming measures on Allithwaite Road in Grange. 3.8 To de-commit a Revenue Grant of 595 from Ulverston West Division LMS budget, previously committed towards the cost of 2 new bus shelters. 4.0 BACKGROUND 4.1 The 2013/14 budget included a Local Member Schemes budget. County Councillors can, through the Area Support Team, propose one or more local schemes for each division. These schemes are intended to help resolve local issues already identified through community engagement which are in line with the priorities within the Council Plan and specific local priorities within the Area Plan for South Lakeland. These proposals should be submitted to the Local Committee for approval. This budget is for one year only, but the resource may be spent over the two years 2015/16 to 2016/17. Subject to carry forward approval. 5.0 OPTIONS 5.1 Members may reject any or all of the recommendations; however this could potentially impede community projects which have been identified as local priorities. 6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS 6.1 The discretionary budget for the year allocated to Local Member Schemes is 90,000 in addition unspent funds of 85,412 have been brought forward from previous years giving a spending limit of 175,412. Of this spending limit 53,118 has been spent or committed leaving 122,024 unallocated. If the grant proposals in recommendations 3.2 to 3.7 totalling 9,645 and the proposal in paragraph 3.8 to decommit 595 were all agreed the remaining unallocated Local Member Schemes budget would be 112, LEGAL IMPLICATIONS 7.1 There are no direct legal implications arising from this Report. 8.0 CONCLUSION 8.1 The use of the Electoral Division Local Member Scheme budgets, when linked to the council s well-being powers, enables a flexible response to perceived local needs and is capable of resolving some long standing

3 issues and concerns for local people, having regard to wider community benefit as a key outcome. Dominic Donnini Corporate Director f Environment and Services 18 th September 2015 Please ensure that every part of this section where there is an asterisk* is completed in accordance with the instructions before sending the report to Democratic Services, following which please delete this sentence. APPENDICES *List here any appendices, and delete the next line. *If none, state No appendices and delete the line above. Electoral Division(s):All South Lakeland * * Please remove whichever option is not applicable Executive Decision Yes* Key Decision No* If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A* Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No* If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained? N/A* Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? If so, give details below. Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been undertaken? Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No* No* No* N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and necessary approvals have been obtained. PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees] CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

4 Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny. BACKGROUND PAPERS No background papers REPORT AUTHOR Contact: Carol Last, Area Engagement Officer, ,

5 Electoral Division Summary of Proposals Category Funds allocated to Proposal CARTMEL Development of voluntary garden Scheme in Flookburgh GRANGE E-readers/tablets Project - Friends of Grange Primary School Towards Traffic Calming measure on Allithwaite Road Date to Local Committee tbc tbc Decision 1,652 6th May 2015 Cumbria Highways 2,500 30th September 2015 Available uncommitted funds 5,000 6,520 HIGH FURNESS Contribution towards new signage at the entrance of High Wray KENDAL CASTLE Defibrillator and Cabinet - Beck Centre KENDAL HIGHGATE 2 sets of goal post for Kendal United Football Club Towards the set up of a youth club Contribution towards a signage project on the New Shambles in Kendal. Towards a new football kit for Vicarage Park School Cumbria Highways 300 tbc th March th July ,820 16th July ,148 20th November th November ,200 3,566 5,000 Kendal Futures projects (to be discussed) 5,000 (TBC) TBC KENDAL NETHER Contribution towards flowerbeds on Shap Road th September ,000

6 Contribution towards traffic calming measures on Sedbergh Road. Contribution towards Kendal Lads and Girls Club towards a new floor Cumbria Highways 9,700 20th November 2014 KENDAL SOUTH Stainton Institute Committee Contribution towards Heversham Swimming Pool for a disabled hoist. Project Underspend. Decommitment. 1,000 16th July ,000 30th September ,000 28th January ,901-1,000 16th July 2015 KENDAL STRICKLAND KENT ESTUARY Handrail improvements to the footpath: High Ridge to Hallgarth Circle Decommitment project underspend Handrail Project Underspend. Decommitment Contribution towards Kentrigg bus shelter in Kendal. Milnthorpe Play Area Development Arnside Footpath Improvements Contribution 5,000 28th January thJuanuary ,010 16thJuly th July ,000 28th January 2015 Highways 1,000 20th November ,986 2,500

7 Arnside WI -repair to the committee room roof Cabinet and Installation works for a defibrillator at Storth 1,500 16th July ,000 16th July 2015 LAKES LOW FURNESS LOWER KENTDALE Defibrillator & First Aid Training - Project Underspend. Decommitment th January 2015 Waterhead Footpath Improvement Scheme, Ambleside Highways 3,593 28th January, 2015 Repainting and maintenance of Ambleside Guide Hut. Start up costs and ruinning for one year of dementia Café in Ambleside Contribution towards school flashing lights at Langdale Primary School Contribution towards the upgrade of the youth shelter/community garden in Swarthmoor Signage and bollards at Barn End, Main St, Bardsea Contribution towards the Public Access Defibrilator in Greenodd Contribution towards the Pennington Victoria Cross Ceremony 300 6th May th July 2015 tbc tbc 1,000 Cumbria Highways Millness Flood Remedial Works Highways th November th November th September th September th November ,400 8,310 4,500

8 Hutton Roof Village Hall - New Boiler th November 2014 LYTH VALLEY Endmoor Playground Improvements Holme Festival of Sport Restoration works to the milestone in Heversham Hutton Roof Village Hall Lupton Village Mansergh Village Hall - Improvements to Car Park Preston Richard Plan Group - contribution towards SID Levens Playing Fields - new equipment th March th July ,000 tbc 500 tbc Communtiy 500 tbc 1,000 tbc th September th March 2015 Lupton Village Speed Indicator Device - decommitment Decommitment: underspend from highways works across the division tbc tbc th January 2015 Cumbria Highways - 4,679 6th May ,934

9 SEDBERGH & KIRKBY LONSDALE Witherslack Youth Club - Youth and Worker A683 Roadside verge track 600 6th May , Jan-15 Sedbergh Walking & Cycling group Jan-15 5,956 Willow work on Riverside Path at Kirkby Lonsdale th March 2015 ULVERSTON EAST ULVERSTON WEST Eradication of Japanese Knott weed Friends of Lightburn Park - equipment Ulverston Town Council - Permissive footpath Canal Group Contribution towards 2 new bus shelters in Ulverston Contribution towards a new build for Church Walk Pre- School Ulverston Junior Rangers Football Club Decommitment: monies for 2 new bus shelters in Ulverston. 1,000 16th July tbc 1,000 6th May 2015 tbc tbc 595 5,000 30th September th January ,000 24th March th September ,136 8,171

10 UPPER KENT WINDERMERE Additional Gully Clearing and Jetting Works - Decommittment of underspend Highways th March 2015 Contribution to Grayrigg Young Farmers Club towards the cost of hosting Field Day event Project Underspend Stavely Footpath design decommitment. Defibrillator & First Aid Training - The Lakes School th March th July ,024 28th January, 2015 Grit Bin - Springfield Road Highways th January, 2015 Millerground Restoration Project 6,956 28th January ,204 5,000

11 LOCAL MEMBERS SCHEME PROJECT Electoral Division Lower Kentdale Ref No. Group / Organisation Name Area Engagement Officer Engagement Support Officer Date Approved by Local Committee Preston Richard Plan Working Group Carol Last Gae Hicks Total Project Cost 3,000 LMS Contribution 500 PROJECT SUMMARY Preston Richard Plan Working Group Preston Richard Plan Working Group is seeking funds to purchase a Speed Indicator Device to use within the Preston Richard parish. They are a group of 14 volunteers, whose purpose is to implement the Action Plan on behalf of the residents of the Parish and for the working group to engage with the residents of the Parish and to keep them informed and review their progress. The group are applying for a financial contribution as a one off cost of purchasing a Speed Indicator Device (SID) to be used in a number of locations around the parish to help reduce the speed of motorists who exceed the legal speed limit through the parish, this to make the roads safer for all members of the public. Evidence of Support & Strategic Fit The need for a SID has been highlighted from the Plan questionnaire delivered to every household in the parish one of the top issues raised by respondents was Speeding Traffic. 76% of respondents identified this as a serious concern to them and their families with 73% specifically identifying a Flashing Speed Indicator as a means to making the roads safer for the public. This application is a direct response to this request from the. Council Plan This project would fit with the key aspirations for Cumbria as identified through the Council Plan under the following headings: To enable communities to live safely and shape services locally To provide safe and well maintained roads and an effective transport network To be a modern and efficient Council South Lakeland Area Plan This project would also contribute towards the enabling communities to live safely priority identified in the South Lakeland Area Plan Number of people benefiting Breakdown of Project Costs (supported by estimates) Estimates supplied by:

12 2,720 Radar Speed Signs Technologies in Hawkshead, Cumbria 2,400 TMW Traffic Control Systems, Winsford, Cheshire PTSC 901 RR PTSC 823 solar power system Statistics analysis suite PC tools Total without vat Statement of Match Funding (where necessary) SLDC Local Members Fund Bay Radio awaiting outcome Preston Richard Parish Council awaiting outcome Any shortfall of funding will be meet by the group Estimated date of completion As soon as funding has been secured Officer Evaluation The project contributes towards the achievement of the County Council and South Lakeland Local Area Plan priorities as outlined above. There is also considerable support from the community for this scheme. LOCAL MEMBERS SCHEME PROJECT Electoral Division Low Furness Ref No. Group / Organisation Name Area Engagement Officer Engagement Support Officer Crake First Responders Carol Last Gae Hicks Date Approved by Local Committee Total Project Cost 1,600 LMS Contribution 550 PROJECT SUMMARY Crake First Responders Funding is being sought to contribute towards the purchase of a Public access defibrillator for the community of Greenodd to support the Crake First Responders. The funding will be used to purchase a public access defibrillator package which would be implemented on a community premises within Greenodd. Evidence of Support & Strategic Fit This project is highly beneficial to both Greenodd and the wider community and will assist with raising awareness regarding cardiac arrest in adults and young people and the important roles that

13 defibrillators have to play. Council Plan This project would fit with the key aspirations for Cumbria as identified through the Council Plan under the following headings: To enable communities to live safely and shape services locally To promote health and well-being South Lakeland Area Plan This project would also contribute towards the Improving Health and Wellbeing priority identified in the South Lakeland Area Plan Number of people benefiting Breakdown of Project Costs (supported by estimates) HeartStart Northwest - 1,600 Statement of Match Funding (where necessary) N/A Estimated date of completion As soon as funding permits Officer Evaluation The project contributes towards the achievement of the County Council and South Lakeland Local Area Plan priorities as outlined above. The scheme would be highly beneficial to the whole community. LOCAL MEMBERS SCHEME PROJECT Electoral Division Low Furness Ref No. Group / Organisation Name Area Engagement Officer Engagement Support Officer Pennington Parish Council Carol Last Gae Hicks Date Approved by Local Committee Total Project Cost 1,000 LMS Contribution 500 PROJECT SUMMARY Pennington Victoria Cross Ceremony Funding is being sought to contribute towards the cost of the above ceremony. Pennington Parish Council are working in Partnership with partners to organise and deliver this event, this event will

14 involve the Duke of Lancaster Regiment, relatives of Private Christian, local Groups, young people and dignitaries. The event is to mark the laying of a Victoria Cross commemorative paving stone on the 100th anniversary of the award of the VC to Private Christian. The VC paving stones are a government initiative and provided by the Department for Communities and Local Government. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday 18 th October 2015, 12noon at Pennington Memorial Hall. This funding request is for a contribution towards the catering of the Victoria Cross Ceremony. Evidence of Support & Strategic Fit The ceremony is a community event and will assist the community to come together and celebrate this achievement within the South Lakeland Area. This project would fit with the key aspirations for Cumbria as identified through the Council Plan under the following headings: To enable communities to live safely and shape services locally To promote health and well-being South Lakeland Area Plan This project would also contribute towards the Improving Health and Wellbeing priority identified in the South Lakeland Area Plan Number of people benefiting Breakdown of Project Costs (supported by estimates) Bardsea Farm shop Afternoon Tea and refreshments x Statement of Match Funding (where necessary) SLDC Local Members Funding (Andrew Butcher - 500) Estimated date of completion As soon as funding permits Officer Evaluation The project contributes towards the achievement of the County Council and South Lakeland Local Area Plan priorities as outlined above. The scheme would be highly beneficial to the whole community.

15 LOCAL MEMBERS SCHEME PROJECT Electoral Division Kendal South Ref No. Group / Organisation Name Area Engagement Officer Engagement Support Officer Stainton Institute Carol Last Gae Hicks Date Approved by Local Committee Total Project Cost 10,000 LMS Contribution 5,000 PROJECT SUMMARY Stainton Institute The Village Hall Committee are seeking to replace the windows within the village hall. Improvements to the facilities will ensure that the hall is able to cater for a wide range of users and ensure that the hall offers improved facilities for the residents of Stainton and beyond. Funding is being sought to contribute towards the purchase of new windows which the committee have been fundraising towards for a number of years. The new windows will be an excellent addition and will be advantageous for the larger events often held at the village hall. Evidence of Support & Strategic Fit The Village Hall is a vital asset for the local community and improvements to the hall have been identified as a priority for the Village Hall Committee. The proposed scheme of works is well supported by the local community and the hall is well used by local community groups on a regular basis. Council Plan This project would fit with the key aspirations for Cumbria as identified through the Council Plan under the following headings: To support older and vulnerable people to live independent and healthy lives To promote health and wellbeing To ensure that Cumbria is a great place to be a child and grow up South Lakeland Area Plan This project would also contribute towards the Health & Wellbeing priority identified in the South Lakeland Area Plan Number of people benefiting Breakdown of Project Costs (supported by estimates) Full breakdown of costs have been supplied Statement of Match Funding (where necessary) N/A

16 Estimated date of completion As soon as funding permits Officer Evaluation The project contributes towards the achievement of the County Council and South Lakeland Local Area Plan priorities as outlined above. There is considerable support from the users of the village hall for the new windows to be sourced.. LOCAL MEMBERS SCHEME PROJECT Electoral Division Grange Ref No. Group / Organisation Name Area Engagement Officer Engagement Support Officer Cumbria Highways Carol Last Gae Hicks Date Approved by Local Committee Total Project Cost 2,500 LMS Contribution 2,500 PROJECT SUMMARY Traffic Calming Measures Allithwaite Road Funding is being sought to contribute towards the traffic calming works, which will improve the area and assist with addressing community concerns. These works will consist of traffic calming markings and a new post to host a Speed Indicator Device. Evidence of Support & Strategic Fit The member for the Grange Division has consulted with the local Town Council and the local community regarding their concerns and is seeking to address this issue. Council Plan This project would fit with the key aspirations for Cumbria as identified through the Council Plan under the following headings: A High Quality Sustainable Environment - where you can move easily and safely around the County South Lakeland Area Plan This project would also contribute towards the Travel & Accessibility priority prioritie as identified in the South Lakeland Area Plan Number of people benefiting Breakdown of Project Costs (supported by estimates) Full breakdown of costs have been received

17 Statement of Match Funding (where necessary) N/A Estimated date of completion Autumn 2015 Officer Evaluation The project contributes towards the achievement of the County Council and South Lakeland Local Area Plan priorities as outlined above. There is also considerable support from the community and the elected member for this scheme. LOCAL MEMBERS SCHEME PROJECT Electoral Division Ulverston East (South Lakeland) Ref No. Group / Organisation Name Area Engagement Officer Engagement Support Officer Ulverston Town Council Carol Last Zoe Sutton Date Approved by Local Committee Total Project Cost 6,295 LMS Contribution 595 PROJECT SUMMARY Bus Shelter on Rydal Avenue and The Drive A contribution of funding is being sought to contribute towards 2 replacement bus shelters on Rydal Avenue and The Drive (outside the shops). The users who use their local bus service would greatly value new bus shelters, knowing that they could wait for a bus without getting wet. It would also encourage more users to use their local bus service especially in the winter months. Currently SLDC own the above bus shelters, who agreed to demolish them. Ulverston Town Council have put 5,000 towards the replacement of the new bus shelter, the remainder of 595 has been identified as a shortfall in funds. The above grant request is for a contribution of 595 towards replacement of 2 new bus shelters in the above areas. Strategic Fit / Evidence of Support Council Plan This project would fit with the key aspirations for Cumbria as identified through the Council Plan under the following headings: To enable communities to live safely and shape services locally To provide safe and well maintained roads and an effective transport system South Lakeland Area Plan

18 This project would also contribute towards the enable communities to live safely and shape services locally priority identified in the South Lakeland Area Plan Number of people benefiting Breakdown of Project Costs (supported by estimates) Bus Shelters Costs including display cases: 6,295 Statement of Match Funding (where necessary) TC Funds: 5,000 Cllr B Rajan: 500 LAP 200 Shortfall: 595 Estimated date of completion As soon as funding permits Officer Evaluation The project contributes towards achievement of the County Council and South Lakeland Local Area Plan priorities as outlined above.