Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Services

Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder

Councillor A V Smith presented the report to members, thanking the Working Party for their work.  She stated that she was pleased to see that the reserves were being utilised to fund initiatives and assets were being appropriately secured. She added that she supported the recommendation, however she requested that the £3,000 funding for Coalville Forest Adventure Park be deferred for further investigation. 

It was moved by Councillor A V Smith, seconded by Councillor R Blunt and

RESOLVED THAT:

a)    An insurance policy be supported (approximately £100) for the memorial at Coalville Park from within existing Coalville Special Expense revenue budgets.

b)    The funding of £3,000 from the General Fund for the additional cost required for the improvements to Coalville Forest Adventure Park be deferred.

c)    Footpath improvements for Melrose Road Play Hub, Thringstone including footpath and steps into the wooded area (subject to landowner consent) be funded at a cost of £4,000 from Coalville Special Expense reserves.

d)    Two benches for Melrose Road Recreation Ground, Thringstone, along with a landscaping scheme be funded from Coalville Special Expense reserves at a cost of £2,000.

Reason for decision: To progress Coalville Special Expenses projects and programmes.