A record number of bids for grants from Shipston Town Council were received for the 2012/13 financial year. Thirteen requests totalling over £48,000 had to be whittled down as councillors debated how best to spend the £11,480 set aside for grant funding.
Mayor, Paul Rathkey, commented: “Deciding where to allocate our very limited fund was particularly tough this year and I would like to thank all those who took the time to submit bids. Although we would love to be in a position to support everyone, our decisions were made based on which bids most fully met the funding criteria.”
Eight grants have been awarded to the following:
Shipston in Bloom: £5,000 for town floral displays
Shipston Music Society: £600 for Orchestra of the Swan concert
Jubilee Crew: £1,250 for Diamond Jubilee fireworks
Shipston Proms: £900 for 2012 events
Shipston Cricket Club: £2,000 for a storage container
Shipston First Responders: £500 for vehicle costs
Stroke Support Group: £330 for venue hire
Shipston Community Arts: £900 for display panels
In addition, the town council will loan its mowers to the Shipston Excelsior Football Club for use once a week.
February 2012 Agenda
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