Social Value Ideas for Elmbridge Borough Council

Playhouse defibrillator approved

The board approved £1,237 for a portable defibrillator at Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, reflecting the venue's health and safety needs during performances and hires.

“The portable defibrillator, Over the last couple of years, because we have now got so many groups, so many children's groups as well, and people of al…”

Playhouse carpet rejected

The board did not fund the £3,300 carpet replacement for the playhouse foyer and corridor, indicating this item was judged less essential than the other venue requests.

“Last year, as you probably remember, you very kindly gave us some funding for some new flooring upstairs for the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, and also fo…”

Playhouse tables approved

The board approved £3,943 for new folding tables and a trolley for Cecil Hepworth Playhouse to replace ageing hire equipment.

“The last one is for some new tables, because we actually inherited all the stuff from places from leisure back when we took it over, just over three y…”

Allotment security rejected

The board did not approve the £6,880 request for new padlocks and keys at Walton Allotment Association, with members questioning whether coded padlocks might be a better option.

“Walton Allotment Association. They are asking for £6 ,880 for new padlocks and keys for three sites. And our speaker is Jill Skinner. So you have thre…”

Home Farm access funded

The board agreed to fully fund £28,000 for Home Farm Allotment's access resurfacing project.

“Home Farm Allotment are asking for 28 ,000 for allotment access resurfacing. and our speaker is Adam. When you are ready, you have three minutes.”

St James sensory cube approved

St James's Primary School sought funding for a purpose-built sensory cube to support children with social, emotional and sensory needs. The school said the unit would be used in a structured way and t…

“Our proposed sensory cube directly aligns with the National Education Agenda and the Government's White Paper, which requires schools to deliver robus…”

Year two toilet refurbishment

Oatlands School sought funding to fully refurbish year two toilets that were unhygienic, smelly and difficult for children to use. The school said the work would improve wellbeing and reduce disruptio…

“This is a project that needs complete repair. and if we do have this refurbishment is going to lead to healthier, safer block of toilets, more appropr…”