Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations for grants were approved for various projects, with varying amounts awarded for each.
summary: The decision involves awarding grants to various community assets and projects for repairs, improvements, and events.
topline: The UK council has decided to award grants to various community projects for repairs, improvements, and events.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious as there are limited funds available and decisions need to be made on which projects to prioritize.
affected_stakeholders: ["Churches", "Community Halls", "Community Groups", "Athletes", "Boaters"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.monmouthshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1134
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Committee resolved that the following grants are awarded as per the schedule of applications. SCHEDULE OF APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 2025/26 – MEETING 1. St Michael & All Angels Church, Mitchell Troy requested £3,500 for major structural repairs to the roof, tower walls and belfry following quinquennial review. Also, maintenance of the bell assemblies and installing protective mesh to the belfry openings. Recommendation: £2,000 to assist in repairing the roof to this historical community asset. St Pierre Church, Chepstow requested £4,960 to repair the graveyard wall which is in danger of collapse. Recommendation: £1,000 awarded for repairs and improvements to be made to the graveyard wall. St Michael's Church, Llanfihangel tor Y Mynydd requested £7,762 for urgent repairs to the church roof to prevent further water ingress Recommendation: £3,000 awarded to assist in repairing the roof of the church. St Mary's Church Community Hall, Caldicot requested £1,000 required to replace broken window blinds with new roller blinds Recommendation: £1,000 awarded to assist in provision of new blinds at this community asset. Caldicot Pride requested £500 to increase the visibility and acceptance of the queer community in Caldicot by ruining community festivals. Recommendation: £250 awarded to assist in providing essential first aid services to ensure that this community event is safe for all participants. Blue Phoenix Jazz Band requested £2,778.77 to purchase new uniforms for the band. Recommendation: £1,750 was awarded to provide competition uniforms for this voluntary community group. Lottie Willaims requested £2,000 to attend a skiing training camp for 4 weeks in Chile. Recommendation: £400 was awarded to assist in the training of a prospective elite athlete. St David's Church, Llanddewi Rhydderch requested £4,360 to install wooden windowsills inside the Church; to buy and erect a new Noticeboard at the entrance to Church, and to install a new shed and path in the graveyard. Recommendation: £1,600 was awarded to re-instate replacement wooden windowsills to restore the fabric of the church to its historic design. Chepstow Boat Club requested £900 to replace a walkway and decking for the pontoon for use by boaters on the river Wye. Recommendation: £900 awarded to assist in provision of a new floating pontoon for safe ingress / egress to the River Wye.
Date of Decision: July 23, 2025