Applications for Financial Assistance
Perth and Kinross Council · 27 October 2025
Back to Alyth Common Good Fund Committee — 27 October 2025 and its agenda
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Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Committee or Board: Alyth Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 27 October 2025 Report Title: Applications for Financial Assistance Report Number: 25/265 Report Author: Sarah Kimmet, Community Empowerment Officer communityempowerment@pkc.gov.uk Organisational Lead: Elaine Ritchie, Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities 1. Purpose 1.1 The report asks Alyth Common Good Fund Committee to consider one small grant application. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendations 3. Background / Main Issues 4. Proposals 5. Conclusion 6. Impact and Value Assessment 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Consider the grant application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 3. Background / Main Issues 3.1 Perth and Kinross Council owns land and property which forms part of the Common Good of the former burghs in Perth and Kinross and has a statutory duty in terms of section 15 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 to administer this land and property "having regard to the interests of the
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inhabitants" of those former burghs. This duty also applies to the administration of the associated Common Good Funds. 3.2 The Common Good Funds have traditionally demonstrated their support to local residents and organisations by distributing grants. These grant awards allow individuals and local organisations to carry out a wide range of community-based activities. 3.3 Applications to Common Good Funds vary across the different former burghs of Perth and Kinross. 3.4 A summary of the provisional 2025/26 Financial Assistance budget is provided below: 2025/26 Projected Surplus £900 Value of grants paid and committed £0 Remaining Financial Assistance Budget £0 Value of funding requested and under consideration £900 4. Proposals 4.1 Alyth in Bloom are seeking a £900 contribution towards the Alyth Boer War Memorial Plaza Regeneration. 4.2 Alyth in Bloom was established in 2000 to enhance the natural, cultural, and historic aspects of Alyth, making it a more enjoyable place to live, work and visit. A public consultation carried out in July 2025 confirmed strong support for Alyth in Bloom’s Boer War Memorial Plaza Regeneration project, with residents highlighting accessibility, safety, and visual appeal as key priorities. The project aims to revitalise the area adjacent to Alyth’s Market Square to create a more accessible, attractive, and functional area for the town. This area also accommodates a key historic local landmark; the Boer War Memorial which was erected to honour local soldiers who fought and died during the Second Boer War. In addition, the project area includes a historic (non-functional) water fountain, raised planting areas, and an ornate metal sculpture complete with feature clock (currently not working) that was installed by the Alyth Christmas Lights committee in 2000 to celebrate the millennium. As part of the project, these monuments and features will be professionally cleaned and restored. The water fountain will remain non-functional to reduce maintenance. 4.3 There is a large gravel surface, which is difficult to maintain due to overhanging trees and leaf debris and presents accessibility challenges for wheelchairs and prams. This project seeks to replace the gravel with block paving to match the flooring used in the recently redeveloped Market Square and Burn Side. As well as creating a cohesive link between these three key areas in the town centre, this surface will improve accessibility and reduce maintenance. Two large trees will be removed to increase light, reduce debris
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and remove safety risks. Work will also be carried out to the damaged boundary wall. Finally, benches will be installed, as well as tables with built-in chess and checkers boards. This redevelopment will create a welcoming, low- maintenance space that connects to the town centre, enhancing Alyth's heritage while fostering community engagement, encouraging socialising and intergenerational play. It is expected that 1,000 people from the Common Good Area will benefit, along with a further 2,000 from elsewhere in Perth and Kinross, and 1,000 from further afield. 4.4 A breakdown of costs applied for is detailed below. Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Down takings, clearance and excavations Probable costs developed by landscape architect £6,454.20 Hard landscape works Probable costs developed by landscape architect £27,840 Site furniture and structures, electrical works, soft landscaping and landscape maintenance Probable costs developed by landscape architect £20,223.12 Prelims and contingencies Probable costs developed by landscape architect £23,987.62 Landscape architect and TPPKA PM fees Quote £17,706.06 Total proposed expenditure £96,211 TPPKA – approved £500 Lord Airlie – approved £100 Alyth Community Council – approved £500 Airlie Street Hall Association – approved £5,000 SSE Drumderg - approved £20,000 PKC CECF – pending £10,061.23 Jimmie Cairncross Trust – pending £5,000 Thomson Charitable Trust – pending £5,000 Gannochy Trust – pending £10,000 Funding Requested from Alyth Common Good Fund £900 4.5 Alyth in Bloom have not received funding from the Alyth Common Good Fund in the previous three financial years. 4.6 Committee are asked to consider the request and agree any funding to be awarded 5. Conclusion 5.1 The Committee is asked to consider the application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded.
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6. Impact and Value Assessment https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/54398/Alyth-Common-Good-Fund- Applications-for-Financial- Assistance/pdf/Alyth_Common_Good_Fund_Applications_for_Financial_Assi stance.pdf?m=1758730498120