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Report of the Leisure Services Team Manager

The Leisure Services Team Manager presented the report to Members and provided an update on ongoing projects.

Owen Street Recreation Ground Floodlights

The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that works had been slightly delayed but should still be completed by the end of June.  Although funding had been previously approved, Section 106 monies had been identified that would now be used for the project which allowed the £50,000 originally allocated to be returned to the relevant budget and balances.

The Chairman thanked the Leisure Services Team Manager for his work on identifying the Section 106 monies and saving the allocated funds.

Thringstone Miners Social Centre Training Pitch

The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that at the last trustee meeting, further issues were highlighted regarding the financial stability of the club and therefore this was now a priority.  Once resolved, the training pitch project would be progressed.  The Chairman asked that a shrewd eye be kept on the club as many football clubs were failing financially.

Coalville Forest Adventure Park

The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that work had commenced with completion due at the end of summer.

Melrose Road Play Hub

The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that following advice from Legal Services, the process of creating a Permissive Footpath Agreement had to be followed now that it had been requested, this would cost approximately £1,500.  However, Leicestershire County Council would also need to be party to the agreement as the footpath would adjoin highways land and this could incur further costs.  Therefore, an additional £3,000 could be required from balances to enable the project to be delivered.

Councillor D Everitt questioned if the land actually belonged to Leicestershire County Council.  The Leisure Services Team Manager had been advised that it was, but would double check before anything was progressed.

Councillor M B Wyatt was not in support of the recommendation to allocate additional funds.

The Chairman was unhappy about the possible increase in cost but felt it was important to progress the agreement as the area was a risk to public safety.  The Leisure Services Team Manager clarified that the additional funds would only be required if Leicestershire County Council chose to be involved.  Members agreed.

Coalville Park

Green Flag Award - The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that the planned achievement of the Green Flag Award was included in the 2018/19 Council Delivery Plan and discussions had been had with a Green Flag assessor who would be providing support.  He referred Members to the quarterly tasks as detailed within the report.

Fields in Trust – The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that following the application, Fields in Trust had indicated that the park was eligible but there would be a delay in processing the application due to them having a lack of legal representation.  It had also been confirmed that a change to the name of the park was not a necessity and whether to continue with the change was a decision for Members.  Councillor J Legrys felt  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8