This week, the Gosport Council held a meeting of the Grants Sub-Board on Thursday, 27 June 2024. The primary focus of this meeting was on various grant applications, but all decisions were deferred until the next meeting due to the need for additional information. Below are the key points from the meeting:

Heritage Grant Applications

The Grants Sub-Board considered five applications to the Heritage Grant Fund. Each application was discussed in detail, but ultimately, the Board decided to defer all decisions to the next meeting.

2, 2A, 2B, 6 & 6A Church Road, Alverstoke

The applicant sought £10,000 to replace six timber sash windows. The Board discussed whether the work could be funded by the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) scheme. The Board deferred the application, requesting further information on the businesses' viability and clarification on HSHAZ funding.

143 Queens Road, Gosport (The Queens Hotel)

The applicant requested £3,000 for a replacement door and frame. The Board queried the cost and asked for a breakdown of expenses. They deferred the decision, asking for more details on the business plan and the long-term viability of the pub.

2 High Street, Gosport

The applicant sought £10,000 to repair and redecorate timber sash windows. The Board deferred the application, seeking information on other funding options and the future use of the building's upper floors.

100 High Street, Gosport

The applicant requested £5,000 for shopfront works. The Board discussed the property's previous funding in 2019 and deferred the decision, asking for more details on the new shopfront's design.

Flat 1, 117 Stoke Road, Gosport

The applicant sought £2,940 for a replacement timber front door. The Board was satisfied the work would benefit the residential flat and deferred the decision, requesting confirmation of who would carry out the work.

Community Grant Applications

The Board considered 19 applications to the Community Grant Fund but deferred all decisions to the next meeting to review the applications in more detail.

Events Grant Applications

The Board reviewed five applications to the Events Grant Fund and deferred all decisions to the next meeting for further consideration.

The deferral of decisions on all grant applications highlights the Board's commitment to thoroughly reviewing each application to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately and effectively. The next meeting promises to be a significant one, with many important decisions to be made.