Decisions, in the open

Who decides, what they decided, and where the money goes. Every decision links back to the ideas that shaped it.

The decisions log

£24,000 of community money decided in public so far

September 17, 2026 — £450
RESOLVED: to object to application 26/00123 on overlooking grounds, and to fund a planning consultant response.
The committee agreed the extension would overlook 6 Mill Lane.
September 8, 2026 — £18,600
Resolved to replace the play-area surfacing at Jubilee Field.
Two falls were reported this year and the old surface failed its inspection.
August 11, 2026
Resolved to adopt the Sponsorship Policy.
So local firms can support the newsletter on clear, published terms.
July 14, 2026
Resolved to freeze hall-hire rates for community groups for 2027.
Groups told us rising costs were putting sessions at risk.
June 16, 2026 — £4,200
Resolved to plant 40 street trees with the Meadway residents' group.
The idea came from residents on the ideas map.
May 19, 2026 — £750
Resolved to grant £750 to the Harrowmere Youth Club.
To keep Friday sessions running through winter.
April 21, 2026
Resolved to set up a working group on the Neighbourhood Plan.
The town wants a say in where new homes go.