Decision
Analysis
outcome: The application from Locks Heath Cricket Club for £4,999 towards the construction of the new scorebox was approved, with the condition that the release of funds is subject to successful fundraising for the remaining amount.
summary: The decision involves approving funding for Locks Heath Cricket Club to construct a new scorebox for their electronic scoreboard and additional storage.
topline: The Executive Portfolio for Leisure and Community has decided to approve funding for Locks Heath Cricket Club to construct a new scorebox for their electronic scoreboard and additional storage.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves supporting a community-focused organization and providing resources for young people and elderly volunteers.
affected_stakeholders: ["Locks Heath Cricket Club", "Local schools", "Young people", "Elderly volunteers"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There is no mention or implication of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2653
Decision Maker: Executive Portfolio for Leisure and Community, Executive Member for Leisure and Community
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The report presents an application for funding under the Council’s Community Funding Programme. An application has been received from Locks Heath Cricket Club for £4,999 from the Community Fund towards the construction of a new scorebox to house their electronic scoreboard and additional storage. Planning permission for this project has been approved by Fareham Borough Council’s planning department. Locks Heath Cricket Club currently have over 170 boys and girls in their junior section, 4 senior teams and over 35 ladies in their adult section. The club is a community-focused organisation, regularly engaging with local schools to promote the benefits of cricket and offer free taster sessions to introduce young people to the game. The cricket club currently have insufficient storage, limiting capacity to store equipment for their younger members to meet increased demand from local children who wish to join the club. The new storage facility would allow provision of resources for young people without the financial burden of purchasing their own expensive gear. The score box will also provide shelter for the volunteer scorers, many of whom are elderly. The total cost of the project is £23,460.78. Locks Heath Cricket Club are looking for £4,999 from the Community Fund, with the remaining £18,460 being funded by fundraising through sponsorship, fund raising events and ‘buy a brick’ sponsorship. The club continue to fundraise to support this project. As of 1 April 2025, Locks Heath Cricket Club held £31,914.93 in their accounts including the ring fenced £18,460 towards this project. In the accounting year 1 November 2023 – 31 October 2024 there was an income of £42,262 and expenditure of £35,620. Ward Councillor, Councillor Murphy supports Locks Heath Cricket Club’s application. No response has been received by Councillor Englefield at the time of this report.
Content: The report presents an application for funding under the Council’s Community Funding Programme. An application has been received from Locks Heath Cricket Club for £4,999 from the Community Fund towards the construction of a new scorebox to house their electronic scoreboard and additional storage. Planning permission for this project has been approved by Fareham Borough Council’s planning department. Locks Heath Cricket Club currently have over 170 boys and girls in their junior section, 4 senior teams and over 35 ladies in their adult section. The club is a community-focused organisation, regularly engaging with local schools to promote the benefits of cricket and offer free taster sessions to introduce young people to the game. The cricket club currently have insufficient storage, limiting capacity to store equipment for their younger members to meet increased demand from local children who wish to join the club. The new storage facility would allow provision of resources for young people without the financial burden of purchasing their own expensive gear. The score box will also provide shelter for the volunteer scorers, many of whom are elderly. The total cost of the project is £23,460.78. Locks Heath Cricket Club are looking for £4,999 from the Community Fund, with the remaining £18,460 being funded by fundraising through sponsorship, fund raising events and ‘buy a brick’ sponsorship. The club continue to fundraise to support this project. As of 1 April 2025, Locks Heath Cricket Club held £31,914.93 in their accounts including the ring fenced £18,460 towards this project. In the accounting year 1 November 2023 – 31 October 2024 there was an income of £42,262 and expenditure of £35,620. Ward Councillor, Councillor Murphy supports Locks Heath Cricket Club’s application. No response has been received by Councillor Englefield at the time of this report. RESOLVED that the application from Locks Heath Cricket Club for the sum of £4,999 towards the construction of a new scorebox to house the electronic scoreboard and provide additional storage be approved with a condition that the release of the funds is subject to successful fundraising for the remaining amount.
Date of Decision: May 1, 2025