Agenda and minutes

The minutes from the meeting held on 20 October 2021 were approved.

To receive notice of any urgent business which the Chairman considers should be dealt with at the meeting as a matter of urgency by virtue of Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

There was no urgent business.

Cllr Arnold declared a personal, non-percunairy, non-prejudicial interest as a Previous fundraiser for Helmsley Walled Gardens.

To consider a resolution to exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of applications under the following items as provided by paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The public interest test has been considered and, in all circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption is considered to outweigh the public interest in disclosing the information.

It was agreed to exclude the press and public from the meeting during

consideration of applications under the following items, as the public interest

has been considered and, in all circumstances of the case, the public interest

in maintaining the exemption was considered to outweigh the public interest in

disclosing the information.

Recommendation

That the recommendations contained in Annex 1 (Community Grant Applications) be presented to the Policy and Resources Committee for Approval.

Members noted the timetable for grant applications in 2022/23.

Members also discussed whether a change in the criteria for grants should be considered bearing in mind the increase in funds available for the next year.

It was discussed whether Town and Parish Councils could apply for grants.

A possible special meeting of the working party was suggested for before the next grant deadline to decide on any changes. A date is to be confirmed as soon as possible.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 5:30pm