Agenda item

Consider updates on previously approved Schemes.  (Appendices A and B attached)

With reference to paragraph 8 of the Minute of 3 February 2016, there were circulated at the meeting copies of Appendices A and B which detailed the current position in terms of the Neighbourhood Small Schemes and Quality of Life Scheme previously approved.  The Area Neighbourhood Manager advised that the allocated budget (£56,628) for small schemes was available through Neighbourhood Services for the Cheviot Area in 2016/17.  There remained £14,128 for future schemes, although any budget remaining at the close of the financial year would be lost as there was no carry forward provision.  In addition, a budget of £31,072 was available for Quality of Life Schemes in the Cheviot Area in 2016/17.  It had previously been agreed that this budget would be split equally between Kelso and District and Jedburgh and District Wards.  There was a remaining budget of £8,563 in Kelso and District Ward and £8,719 in Jedburgh and District Ward for future schemes.    Mr Finnie was in attendance and advised that in respect of the Neighbourhood Small Scheme for Kelso and District the Spring bedding plants for Morebattle had been ordered and delivered.  In Jedburgh and District the repair and repainting of the railings at The Bountrees would be undertaken by the Criminal Justice Team in the Spring.   In St Boswells Village, three street name plates had been upgraded and a fourth was being manufactured.   At Eckford Cemetery the main gate had been painted for Remembrance Sunday, the railings and pedestrian gate would be repainted in the spring by the Criminal Justice Team.   With respect to the Quality of Life scheme, Mr Finnie further advised that the financial contribution to the Apple Press Project had been agreed and the transfer of funds to Lanton Community would be arranged in the near future.

DECISION

NOTED:-

the following new Neighbourhood Small Schemes agreed by e-mail:-

(1)                    Diamond Jubilee Tree in Bridge End Park, Kelso            £     60

(2)   Provision of 600 no. spring bedding plants for

       Morebattle in Bloom                                                                  £   130

(3)                    Repair/repaint railings at Bourtrees, Jedburgh               £1,619

(4)                    Re-lining of parking bays at the Glebe Car Park,

        Jedburgh                                                                                   £1,075

(5)                    Financial contribution towards Biodiversity project

        Ancrum CC & Biodiversity Group                                     £   210

(6)                    Upgrade Street Names Plates in St Boswells Village      £   590

(7)   Refurbish gates and railings at Eckford Cemetery         £    370

(8)   Installation of ramp at A68 Underpass, Jedburgh           £7,500

(9)   Reinstatement of damaged verge on A699 St Boswell

       Buccleuch Chase Jct.                                                         £1,941

(10)   Installation of additional lighting column on

         Riverside Walk, Jedburgh                                                  £1,260            

    to delegate authority to the Service Director Neighbourhood Services to allocate the funds for the current financial year to Neighbourhood Small Schemes, subject to consultation with and approval by all six members of the Cheviot Area Forum via email.

the following new Quality of Life Schemes previously approved by e-mail:-

    Diamond Jubilee Tree- Installation Plaque                         £     60

(2)    Contribution to upgrade Festive Lighting for

Kalewater Community Council                                            £   811

(3)   Contribution towards supply & install basketball

        posts etc. for St Boswells Primary School                          £1,680

(4)        Contribution towards heated defib. cabinets for

        Eckford, Crailing & Nisbet CC                                              £1,332

(5)    Land search in respect of The Glebe, Ancrum                      £   400