Issue - meetings

Report of the Leisure Services Team Manager

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

Coalville Park Green Flag Award

As referenced within the report, the Coalville park improvement plan was circulated to Members.  The Leisure Services Team Manager highlighted three areas for the first phase of the action plan, refurbishment of the play area, the landscape enhancement of the recreation ground and the community garden project.  He suggested the use of the £35,000 available Section 106 money, as well as to seek match funding for the remaining cost.  He proposed that £1200 be allocated for the graffiti art project for the skate park.  All Members agreed.

Lillehammer Drive

The Leisure Services Team Manager explained that a public meeting was held in January to discuss the possible landscaping schemes however, it was evident that creating a public space was not the wish of the residents due to the previous ASB issues in the area.  It was agreed that consideration would be given to allowing the area to become part of the school but unfortunately, there was a number of covenants imposed on the land, which did not allow it.  Members were asked to consider whether they would like officers to open negotiations with Barratt’s with a view to having the existing covenants lifted.  Councillor J Legrys attended the public meeting and he concurred with earlier comments about residents’ views.  He felt that officers should approach Barratt’s about the covenants and he hoped a good conclusion could be sought.  All Members agreed.

London Road Closed Cemetery

It was reported that the seating had now been installed and a photograph was circulated to Members.  In response to a question from Councillor M B Wyatt, the Leisure Services Team Manager explained that the information board was the only thing now outstanding but it was in progress and that the design of the board would be circulated to Members for comments prior to ordering.  Councillor M B Wyatt asked if there would be any recognition within the area to Bardon Quarry for the funding.  Following discussion, it was agreed to look into having something included on the information board.

Hanging Baskets

It was reported that the hanging baskets for Coalville had been investigated but due to a number of drawbacks including the installation of brackets on private property, and getting legal agreements in place with property owners, this approach would take a considerable amount of time to arrange.  Ffunding had been made available from the High Streets Community Clean Up Fund and a number of flower troughs had been ordered.  The Leisure Services Team Manager circulated the list of the locations for which flower troughs had been ordered and the requested costs for watering.  He also proposed a number of additional options for the purchase of further flower troughs and towers for Members discussion and approval.

Councillor M B Wyatt was disappointed that the hanging baskets were not being pursued and that there were no proposals within the report to overcome  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27