Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 14, 2026

Purpose:

Content: The Committee resolved that the following grants are awarded as per the schedule of applications.   SCHEDULE OF APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED 2025/26 – MEETING 3.   Llanvetherine Church Committee requested £10,000 to assist in conducting essential maintenance repair in masonry of church tower for public safety.               Recommendation: £3,000 to aid in conducting essential repairs to the church towers masonry.   Portskewett & Sudbrook Recreation Hall  requested £1,000 to update and improve the bathroom facilities at the hall as they are not dated and falling apart   Recommendation: £1,000 awarded for modern bathroom facilities to be installed in this community facility.   St Stephen's & St Tathan's Parish Church, Caerwent requested £2,000 for repairs to nave roof abutment within the east tower wall. This is currently leaking water down the inside of the tower and into the nave itself.   Recommendation: £2,000 awarded to aid in repairs to the church tower wall and prevent water ingress to the main fabric of the church.   Christchurch Hall, Abergavenny requested £3,000 to repair damage done to the walls and floor, which is of a timber and tin construction with a cedarwood-clad interior and exterior. This area of the building in suffering from dry rot.   Recommendation: £3,000 awarded to assist remedial treatment to the buildings wooden construction to cure and prevent further water penetration.               Caldicot Walking Football Club requested £1,500 to establish a dedicated Over-70s walking football team at Caldicot Walking Football Club.               Recommendation: £500 awarded to assist in the creation of an over 70’s walking group to facilitate positive physical activity and associated mental health benefits within that age demographic.   Monmouth Male Voice Choir requested £10,000 to stage a celebration of Welsh musical heritage by male voice choirs from across Monmouthshire, at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Newport.               Recommendation: £2,000 awarded to assist in provision of medical provision at  a celebrator concert of Welsh musical heritage performed by Monmouthshire male voice choirs .