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To: COUNCILLOR DOUGLAS MILLS
CABINET MEMBER FOR CORPORATE SERVICES
AND TRANSFORMATION
c.c. All Members of the Corporate, Finance &
Property Select Committee
c.c. Perry Scott, Corporate Director of Infrastructure,
Transport and Building Services
c.c. Helena Webster, Infrastructure, Transport and
Building Services
c.c. Ward councillors for Charville, Eastcote & East
Ruislip, Heathrow Villages, Hillingdon East, Pinkwell,
South Ruislip, Townfield, West Drayton and West
Ruislip
c.c. Conservative and Labour Group Offices
(inspection copy)
Date:
14 January 2022
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NEW ALLOCATIONS FOR THE WARD BUDGET SCHEME: JANUARY
2022
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Title of Report: New Allocations for the Ward Budget Scheme: January 2022
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NEW ALLOCATIONS FOR THE WARD BUDGET SCHEME: JANUARY
2022
Cabinet Member(s) Councillor Douglas Mills
Cabinet Portfolio(s) Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Transformation
Officer Contact(s) Helena Webster – Infrastructure, Transport and Building Services
Papers with report Appendix A - Details of projects submitted for the Ward Budget
Scheme from 7 October 2021 to 22 December 2021
Appendix B - Ward Budget financial summary to 22 December 2021
HEADLINES
Summary
This report seeks Cabinet Member approval to allocate funds from
the Ward Budget Scheme for proposals submitted by Ward
Councillors.
Putting our
Residents First
The Ward Budget Initiative supports the following Council objectives
of: Our People; Our Natural Environment; Our Built Environment;
Our Heritage and Civic Pride.
Financial Cost The overall funds earmarked for the Ward-based budget scheme
total £1,430,000. The accumulative value of proposals to date is
£1,062,695 giving a balance of £ 367,305 to allocate. This report
seeks Cabinet Member approval to release funds totalling £21 ,834
for 15 new Ward Budget proposals taking the total allocation to
£1,084,529 and leaving a balance of £3 45,471 available for
allocation.
Relevant Select
Committee
Corporate, Finance and Property Select Committee
Relevant Ward(s)
Charville, Eastcote & East Ruislip, Heathrow Villages, Hillingdon
East, Pinkwell, South Ruislip, Townfield, West Drayton and West
Ruislip
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RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Cabinet Member for Co rporate Services and Transformation approves the
allocation of £21,834 from the Ward Budget Scheme for the following proposals:
Ward Grant Recipient Amount £
Charville Grosvenor Avenue Allotments gardening equipment £1,685
Eastcote &
East Ruislip Pinn Meadows wetland plants £ 762
Heathrow
Villages
Joint Friends of the G reat Barn and Harmondsworth Village
Allotment Society Christmas concert £1,600
Hillingdon East Oak Wood School Community Champions initiative £ 350
Hillingdon East All Saints Church additional defibrillator cost £ 340
Pinkwell Hayes Cultural Society after school dancing and drumming
classes £1,500
Pinkwell Pinkwell Primary School playground refurbishment trim trail £2,500
Pinkwell Pinkwell Primary School play equipment £2,500
South Ruislip Supply and maintenance for t hree winter flowering displays
within Field End Road Shopping Parade £ 864
South Ruislip Provision of a b oot scraper at the southern entrance to Field
End Recreation Ground £ 349
South Ruislip Sound system hire for the Polish Air Force memorial
remembrance service £ 384
Townfield Dr Triplett's CE Primary School play equipment and outdoor
playhouse £2,000
Townfield Minet Infant & Nursery School gr ant to purchase core text to
enhance the curriculum £2,500
West Drayton St Martin's CE Primary School new reading books £2,500
West Ruislip Bishop Winnington Ingram CE Primary School sport pitches
line painting and play games markings for new playground £2,000
TOTAL £21, 834
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Reasons for recommendation
Each of the proposals submitted complies with the protocol on the use of Ward Budgets. All Ward
Councillors have been made aware of the proposals within this report and, to date, there have
been no objections received.
Alternative options considered / risk management
None.
Select Committee comments
None at this stage.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
At its meeting in September 2011, Cabinet agreed to allocate £330k from Priority Growth to fund
a new Ward Budget Scheme. With effect from 0 1 October 2011, £15k was allocated to each of
the 22 Wards. The sum did not have to be spent in the 2011/12 financial year and any unspent
balance was carried forward to future financial years.
An additional Ward Budget allocation of £10k for each Ward was agreed by Cabinet on 19 June
2014 and a further allocation of £20k for each Ward agreed by Cabinet on 12 February 2015. At
Cabinet on 14 February 2019, additional growth of £440k, £20k per Ward, was prioritised (with
approval at Cabinet on 18 April 2019 to release an estimated £203k of the £440k to top- up each
Ward Budget to £15k, where needed).
At Cabinet on 17 June 2021, it was agreed that all Ward Budgets would be topped up (where
needed) to £10k. It was estimated that £75k would be required for this. The actual amount
needed, taking into account new proposals received up to 24 June 2021 wa s £82k, funded from
the remaining £237k of the April 2019 Ward Budget growth award.
Ward Budget funding is to be used for proposals that make a difference in a local area and to give
residents a chance to influence how their local priorities are met. Primarily the funds are intended
for one-off expenditure on physical works, events or activities that have a positive impact within
the Ward. Proposals are to be submitted with the agreement of all relevant Ward Councillors.
A further 15 new proposals covering nine Ward Budgets and totalling £21,834 have been
received; the details of these are set out in Appendix A of this report.
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Financial
Year
Cabinet
Member
approval
No. of
Proposals
No. of
Wards
Total
Proposal
Value
Growth
Funding
Balance
Remaining
(£) (£) (£)
2011/12 Initial allocation £330,000 £330,000
2011/12 Dec - March 39 22 £68,133 £261,867
2012/13 April - March 123 22 £159,896 £101,971
2013/14 April - March 70 22 £71,310 £30,661
2014/15 Further allocation £660,000 £690,661
2014/15 April - March 54 22 £58,581 £632,080
2015/16 April - March 103 21 £196,958 £435,123
2016/17 April - March 91 20 £143,571 £291,552
2017/18 April - March 68 22 £110,758 £180,794
2018/19 April - March 47 22 £51,183 £129,611
2019/20 Further allocation £440,000 £569,611
2019/20 April - March 65 22 £88,154 £481,457
2020/21 April - March 22 22 £35,766 £445,691
2021/22 May 11 5 £24,779 £420,912
2021/22 July 7 6 £23,567 £397,345
2021/22 August 8 6 £19,950 £377,395
2021/22 October 10 8 £10,090 £367,305
2021/22 January 15 9 £21,834 £345,471
733 n/a £1,084,529 £1,430,000 £345,471
Since the commencement of the scheme in October 2011, a total of 7 33 proposals have been
received. Of these, 718 proposals have already been approved covering all 22 W ards within
Hillingdon and 15 new proposals are recommended within this report. The updated balance of
funds for each ward under the Ward Budget Scheme is set out in Appendix B.
Financial Implications
The aggregate growth allocation for the Ward Budget Scheme is £1,430,000. The funding for the
programme runs from 01 October 2011 onwards, based on the original £330,000 budget for the
initiative approved by Cabinet on 29 September 2011; £220,000 approved by Cabinet on 19 June
2014; £440,000 approved by Cabinet on 12 February 2015 and a further £440,000 approved by
Cabinet on 14 February 2019 (of which £203,180 – as agreed by Cabinet on 18 April 2019 – was
allocated to top each of the Ward Budget balances up to £15,000 where needed).
As referenced above, there was a further top up (where required) in June 2021 of individual Ward
Budget allocations to £10,000, utilising £82,203 of the residual April 2019 growth award.
The total allocations approved up to October 2021 were £1,062,695 at which stage, the
unallocated balance on the earmarked reserve available for distribution was £3 67,305. The
allocation of £21,834 proposed within this report for January 2022 will take the total allocations
approved to £1,084,529, leaving an unallocated balance of £345,471 on the reserve available for
distribution.
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RESIDENT BENEFIT & CONSULTATION
The benefit or impact upon Hillingdon residents, service users and communities
Ward Budgets help Councillors to make a difference in their W ard. They address specific local
priorities by delivering proposals to benefit residents and local organisations.
Consultation carried out or required
Consultation with the lead Councillor from each Ward and officers internally has taken place,
where appropriate. Where other services are involved, such as Residents’ Associations, and
community organisations, the views of these groups have helped to shape the nature of the
proposals.
CORPORATE CONSIDERATIONS
Corporate Finance
Corporate Finance has reviewed this report and concurs with the financial implications set out
above. If the schemes set out in this report are approved, £345.5k will remain available to support
future initiatives.
Legal Implications
The Borough Solicitor confirms that the projects being funded comply with the protocol on the use
of Ward Budgets and there are no legal impediments to prevent the Cabinet Member from
authorising this expenditure.
Infrastructure / Asset Management
None at this stage.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
NIL.
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APPENDIX A: DETAILS OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR THE WARD BUDGET SCHEME
Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Charville WB5CH01 Grosvenor Avenue Allotments
gardening equipment
£1,685 Cllrs Davies,
Rodrigues &
Brightman
£8,315
Supporting Information
1. Grosvenor Avenue Allotments newly formed management
committee was formed on 5 June 2021 specifically to benefit the
whole allotment community in successfully growing their crops,
flowers and fruit & vegetables.
2. At present there are 22 working allotments, with a further 50
requests in progress for new users to take up plots. The allotment
community covers all age groups from very young children joining
family members through to pensioners.
3. A new noticeboard, repurposed from the Kingshill Avenue parade
improvements, provides a central information point as well as
horticultural tips and advice. The allotment society helps in sharing
a wealth of gardening experience and providing the opportunity to
enjoy being outside and growing fresh produce.
4. A range of eq uipment has been requested which will continue to
improve the allotment site and aid everyone with their gardening
experience.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘ promote and increase
residents' involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and learning
activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Eastcote &
East
Ruislip
WB5ER01 Pinn Meadows wetland plants £762 Cllrs Haggar
and
Edwards
£7,163
Supporting Information
1. The Friends of Pinn Meadows is a local residents group with over
100 members, which was formed in 2011 to protect and help
manage Pinn Meadows.
2. The group organise monthly working parties in collaboration with LB
Hillingdon Green S paces encouraging local residents to litter pick
and get involved in nature conservation tasks. A unique and popular
annual Scythe festival encourages residents and their families to
participate in scythe mowing the site’s hay meadows
3. Pinn Meadows is comprise of a range of habitats which are home
to many different species, with the Celandine
walking route and
river Pinn running t hrough it. The mowed pathways provide an
excellent network of trails enjoyed by residents and visitors
including joggers and dog walkers.
4. The Ward Budget grant will enable the purchase of a range of
wetland plants to enhance the experience for everyone visiting the
site as well as contributing to the biodiversity of the wetland area.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘work together to maintain and
improve the quality of Hillingdon as a place.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Heathrow
Villages
WB5HV02 Joint Friends of the Great Barn
and Harmondsworth Village
Allotment Society Christmas
concert 18 December 2021
1,600 Cllr Money
and Cllr
Nelson
11,390
Supporting Information
1. The Friends of the Great Barn and Harmondsworth Village
Allotment Society jointly coordinated a Christmas conce rt within
the Great Barn specifically for residents of Heathrow Villages.
2. The Ward Budget grant will be used specifically to fund music for
the event and a proportion towards seasonal food and drink which
will be complimentary for up to 150 residents attending.
3. In addition to making the transition from lockdown and coping with
Covid-19, the residents of Heathrow Villages have had the added
uncertainty of dealing with potential airport expansion over many
years.
4. The mental health charity MIND has highlighted high levels of
anxiety and depression within the ward and the concert is planned
not only to bring some relief and lift community spirit, but also to
signpost help and support available for mental health issues.
Target Delivery Date
Early approval has been sought and agreed in line with the lead-in
time to organise and promote the event and agree opening
arrangements with English Heritage
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘work together to maintain and
improve the quality of Hillingdon as a place.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer has been arranged for the recipient, in accordance
with the early payment approval.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Hillingdon
East
WB5HE02 Oak Wood School Community
Champions initiative
£350 Cllrs
Bridges,
Chapman &
Sullivan
£7,850
Supporting Information
1. Oak Wood School is a p opular 11- 18 mixed comprehensive
Foundation School, replacing the former Abbotsfield Boys School,
that serves its local community in Hillingdon East ward with over
1000 pupils and students.
2. The school places a strong emphasis on student achievement both
in terms of academic and social/personal development. Each week
the Heads of Year select one pupil or Sixth Form student from each
of the seven year groups who has worked hard and shown
commitment to the ‘Oak Wood Way’ . This is the core set of
principles for pupils during their time at the school.
3. Oak Wood School’s l ong-running community awareness initiative
means that students a re engaged with local, national and
international causes, ensuring that students develop a sense of
citizenship.
4. The Ward Budget grant will be used to purchase trophies , named
after local community champions, as part of the school ’s annual
award scheme.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘ promote and increase
residents' involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and learning
activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Hillingdon
East
WB5HE03 All Saints Church additional
defibrillator cost
£340 Cllrs Bridges
and Sullivan
£7,510
Supporting Information
1. All Saints Church is located in North Hillingdon the corner of Long
Lane and Ryefield Avenue. The present building was consecrated
by the Bishop of Kensington in 1933.
2. In June 2019 a Hillingdon East Ward Budget grant of £500 was
awarded towards the cost of a defibrillator for use in an emergency
not just for members of the church congregation but also people
using the church hall and meeting rooms, available for hire.
3. The cost of supply and installation has since increased and the
additional £340 will provide a necessary top up to enable the
defibrillator to be purchased.
4. This will ensure that the defibrillator is in place in-line with relevant
Covid-19 guidance in terms of places of worship.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘help people to lead healthier
and more independent lives.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Pinkwell WB5P03 Hayes Cultural Society after
school dancing and drumming
classes
£1,500 Cllrs Morse,
Dhillon and
Lakhmana
£8,274
Supporting Information
1. The Hayes Cultural Society was initiated during the 2020 lockdown
to give support to online lear ning and enable parents to keep in
touch.
2. Since then, the group has organised a number of community-based
activities including a Ladies Dance Festival in July 2021, a litter
picking day in September 2021 and volunteering at Pinkwell Primary
School to decorate a classroom for pupils with special needs.
3. The Ward Budget grant will be use d to fund tuition for after school
classes at Pinkwell Primary School teaching Indian Bhangra
traditional dancing and drumming.
4. One tutor would focus on drumming and two to teach the dance
moves. Pupils attending Pinkwell Primary School and Harlington
Secondary School would be able to attend the classes.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘promote and increase residents'
involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and learning activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Pinkwell WB5P04 Pinkwell Primary School
playground refurbishment trim
trail
£2,500 Cllrs Morse,
Dhillon and
Lakhmana
£5,774
Supporting Information
1. Pinkwell Primary is larger than the average -sized primary
school with 588 pupils aged from three to eleven years.
2. The school converted to an academy in April 2014 and is
sponsored by the Elliot Foundation Academies Trust.
3. Pupils come to the school from a wide range of heritages, and
most speak English as an additional language. About a
quarter are at the early stages of learning to speak English.
4. The Ward Budget grant will contribute towards the cost of
refurbishing the trim trail within the playground for the benefit
of all pupils in terms of exercise and co- ordinating motor
skills.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the
Hillingdon Partners Executive and in particular to ‘ promote and
increase residents' involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and
learning activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the
proposal has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Pinkwell WB5P05 Pinkwell Primary School play
equipment
£2,500 Cllrs Morse,
Dhillon and
Lakhmana
£3,274
Supporting Information
1. School background information as per proposal reference WB5P04
2. The children within the School Council have requested new play
equipment to be used during the lunchtime play break.
3. The School ’s Parents Teachers A ssociation have been unable to
hold their usual fundraising activities as a result of Covid- 19
restrictions.
4. The existing lunchtime play equipment is very old. The new play
equipment funded from the Ward Budget grant will encourage better
integration between the children and encourage them to build better
relationships.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘promote and increase
residents' involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and learning
activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
South Ruislip WB5SR01 Supply and maintenance for
three winter flowering displays
within Field End Road
Shopping Parade
£864 Cllrs
Tuckwell
and
Hurhangee
£9,136
Supporting Information
1. Field End Shopping Parade is a busy and vibrant area of retail
commerce which is pivotal to the community it serves. The
parade is made up of small, independent businesses alongside
larger national brands and a significant number of South Ruislip
residents use the parade for day-to-day supplies and services.
2. Ward budget funding has previously been approved to lift the
mood and spirits of residents and businesses by providing spring
and summer planting.
3. The proposal will facilitate the supply and maintenance of three
civic planters with a seasonal winter display to promote a sense
of pride in an area frequented by a number
of South Ruislip
residents.
4. Green Spaces will oversee the planting and regular maintenance
to ensure that the displays thrive throughout winter
into early
Spring 2022
Target Delivery Date
Green Spaces will liaise directly with their contractor.
Outcome
This grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘Work together to maintain
and improve the quality of Hillingdon as a place.’
Recipient of funding
An internal transfer will be made to Green Spaces.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
South Ruislip WB5SR02 Provision of a boot scraper at
the southern entrance to Field
End Recreation Ground
£349 Cllrs
Tuckwell
and
Hurhangee
£8,787
Supporting Information
1. Field End Recreation Ground is a Green Flag award winning
park, in recognition of the high-quality green space . The
immediate residential area includes over 600 households with
many more residents using the park daily.
2. A request has been made to the South Ruislip Ward Councillors
for a boot scraper to be provided so that users of the park can
clean their footwear without leaving residual mud on the footpath
in front of neighbouring houses.
3. The award- winning park is a vibrant community hub and
residents regularly participate in organised activities including
litter picks.
4. Green Spaces will oversee the supply and installation of the boot
scraper.
Target Delivery Date
Green Spaces will co-ordinate installing the boot scraper directly
with their contractor.
Outcome
This grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘Work together to maintain
and improve the quality of Hillingdon as a place.’
Recipient of funding
An internal transfer will be made to Green Spaces.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
South Ruislip WB5SR03 Sound system hire for the
Polish Air Force memorial
remembrance service
£384 Cllr
Kauffman
and
Tuckwell
£8,403
Supporting Information
1. A remembrance service has been held over the past ten years and
is an excellent example of the community working together with the
South Ruislip Ward Councillors , and local services such as the
police and RAF to record thank s to service personnel and the
sacrifices made to preserve freedom.
2. The service is an opportunity to bring together the range of cultures
within the community especially the many Polish families who live
locally and involves local ministers, a local school nea rest to the
Polish Air Force memorial, associations with the area, local drama
students and the Hillingdon music service.
3. The South Ruislip Ward Budget funding will be used to cover the
hire, set-up and operating cost of a four-speaker sound system with
microphones so that the service can be heard in full in the open air.
4. Co-ordination of the sound system hire will be led by the Events
Manager responsible for the memorial remembrance service.
Target Delivery Date
Early approval has been sought and agreed in line with the timescale
for the memorial remembrance service.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘ promote and increase
residents' involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and learning
activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer has been arranged for the recipient in-line with the
early approval.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Townfield WB5TO01 Dr Triplett's CE Primary School
play equipment and outdoor
playhouse
£2,000 Cllrs Allen,
Curling and
Sansapuri
£8,000
Supporting Information
1. There has been a Dr Triplett’s C.E. School in Hayes since 1861,
testimony to the school’s strong, historic community roots. The
current primary school has a role of 456 pupils aged from 3 to 11
years
2. £700 of the grant will be used to purchase educational play
equipment: games, toys puzzles and dressing up items for the
School’s Breakfast Club and After School clubs.
3. The school provides an extended service of wraparound care for
pupils which is open during term time from 7:30am to 8:30 am and
3:30pm to 5:00pm. This service is used by some 100-120 families
giving greater flexibility and support with childcare particular ly for
working families.
4. A further £1,300 grant will create an outdoor playhouse for the 90
Early Years foundation age children . The purchase of new play
equipment will greatly enrich the experience for pupils whilst also
providing families with much needed support.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘ promote and increase
residents' involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and learning
activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
Townfield WB5TO02 Minet Infant & Nursery School
grant to purchase core text to
enhance the curriculum
£2,500 Cllrs Allen,
Curling and
Sansapuri
£5,500
Supporting Information
1. Minet Infant and Nursery School is a four-form nursery and infant
school situated in the heart of Townfield Ward and with over 400
children from many different backgrounds
2. The school is currently reviewing its curriculum and want s to
purchase core texts to further enhance the curriculum and
introduce themes such as diversity and the environment. The Ward
Budget funding will contribute towards this
3. As reading books are being updated, s urplus books have been
given to each child as a ‘book bundle’ for them to take home and
keep.
4. The school has a strong focus on strengthening pupils’ reading skills
and developing their enjoyment of reading which the Ward Budget
grant will further support.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘promote and increase
residents' involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and learning
activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
West
Drayton
WB5WD05 St Martin's CE Primary School
new reading books
£2,500 Cllrs
Duncan,
Mathers &
Sweeting
£7,015
Supporting Information
1. St Martin’s CE Primary School is a new school which opened in
2015. It is part of a hub of schools that make up Frays Academy
Trust and it provides for children aged from three to eleven years
of age
2. As a new school, this academic year is the first time that the
school have provided for Year 6 pupils.
3. St Martin’s are promoting ‘reading for pleasure’ throughout the
school and the Ward Budget grant will be used to
purchase a
range of fiction and non- fiction books for use across all age
groups.
4. The school are passionate about providing quality books to
enhance the children’s literacy skills.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘promote and increase
residents' involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and learning
activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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Ward Ref No Proposal Cost
(£)
Councillor
Approval
Received
Balance
remaining
(£)
West Ruislip WB5WR01 Bishop Winnington Ingram CE
Primary School sport pitches
line painting and play games
markings for new playground
£2,000 Cllrs
Corthorne
and Riley
£8,000
Supporting Information
1. Bishop Winnington Ingram is a Church of England Voluntary Aided
Primary School with close historical links to Ruislip and St Martin's
Church, with a school roll of 275 pupils aged from 3 to 11 years.
2. The Ward Budget grant will be used towards the cost of line
painting to create sports pitches as well as markings for games and
recreational activities on the newly resurfaced playground.
3. This will benefit not just the pupils but the wider school community
since outdoor play contributes significantly to school life and the
health and wellbeing of pupils.
4. The overall cost of the line painting is estimated at £3,000 with the
school themselves contributing the balance.
Bishop Winnington
Ingram School has rece ntly changed to one form entry
necessitating some works to the fabric of the school buildings.
Target Delivery Date
The grant will be paid once the proposal has been approved.
Expected Outcome
The grant will contribute towards priorities agreed by the Hillingdon
Partners Executive and in particular to ‘ promote and increase
residents' involvement in sports, leisure, cultural and learning
activities.’
Recipient of funding
A BACS transfer will be arranged for the recipient once the proposal
has been approved.
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APPENDIX B: WARD BUDGET SUMMARY (JANUARY 2022 CABINET MEMBER REPORT)
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Executive Decision Notice – 24 January 2022 Page 1 This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk OFFICIAL EXECUTIVE DECISION NOTICE PUBLISHED BY DEMOCRATIC SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the following decision has been made today by a Cabinet Member at the London Borough of Hillingdon: Title of decision NEW ALLOCATIONS FOR THE WARD BUDGET SCHEME: JANUARY 2022 Reference No. CMD 356 Date of decision 24 January 2022 Call-in expiry date Not applicable. Relevant Select Committee(s) Corporate, Finance and Property Select Committee Relevant Ward(s) Charville, Eastcote & East Ruislip, Heathrow Villages, Hillingdon East, Pinkwell, So uth Ruislip, Townfield, West Drayton and West Ruislip Decision made Cabinet Members making the decision Councillor Douglas Mills - Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Transformation DECISION APPROVED That the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Transformation approved the allocation of £21,834 from the Ward Budget Scheme for the following proposals: Ward Grant Recipient Amount £ Charville Grosvenor Avenue Allotments gardening equipment £1,685 Eastcote & East Ruislip Pinn Meadows wetland plants £ 762 Heathrow Villages Joint Friends of the G reat Barn and Harmondsworth Village Allotment Society Christmas concert £1,600 Executive Decision Notice – 24 January 2022 Page 2 This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk Hillingdon East Oak Wood School Community Champions initiative £ 350 Hillingdon East All Saints Church additional defibrillator cost £ 340 Pinkwell Hayes Cultural Society after school dancing and drumming classes £1,500 Pinkwell Pinkwell Pr imary School playground refurbishment trim trail £2,500 Pinkwell Pinkwell Primary School play equipment £2,500 South Ruislip Supply and maintenance for t hree winter flowering displays within Field End Road Shopping Parade £ 864 South Ruislip Provision of a boot scraper at the southern entrance to Field End Recreation Ground £ 349 South Ruislip Sound system hire for the Polish Air Force memorial remembrance service £ 384 Townfield Dr Triplett's CE Primary School play equipment and outdoor playhouse £2,000 Townfield Minet Infant & Nursery School gr ant to purchase core text to enhance the curriculum £2,500 West Drayton St Martin's CE Primary School new reading books £2,500 West Ruislip Bishop Winnington Ingram CE Primary School sport pitches line painting and play games markings for new playground £2,000 TOTAL £21, 834 Reason for decision Each of the proposals submitted complied with the protocol on the use of Ward Budgets. All Ward Councillors had been made aware of the proposals within this report and there had been no objections received. Alternative options considered and rejected None. Classificatio n Part I - Public Link to associated report Here. Executive Decision Notice – 24 January 2022 Page 3 This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk Relevant Officer contact & Directorate Helena Webster – Infrastructure, Transport and Building Services Any interest declared by the Cabinet Member(s) / dispensation granted N/A Implementation of decision & scrutiny call-in [Internal Use only] When can this decision be implemented by officers? Officers can implement the Cabinet Member decision in this notice only from the expiry of the scrutiny call-in period which is: Decision comes into immediate effect. Further information These decisions, where applicable, have been taken under The Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012. This is the formal notice by the Council of the above executive decision, including links to the reports where applicable. If you would like more information on this decision, please contact Democratic Services on 01895 250636 or email: democratic@hillingdon.gov.uk . Circulation of this decision notice is to a variety of people including Members of the Council, Corporate Directors, Officers, Group Secretariats and the Public. Copies are also placed on the Council’s website. Democratic Services London Borough of Hillingdon Civic Centre High Street Uxbridge UB8 1UW