Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Place

Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder

Councillor A Woodman presented the report to Cabinet, consisting of the minutes of the Coalville Special Expenses Working Party from its meeting on 13 October 2020 and setting out the recommendations made to Cabinet at that meeting. Councillor Woodman also updated Cabinet on the work of the Friends of Coalville Park, having attended a recent meeting of the group.

Councillor Michael Wyatt, Chairman of the Coalville Special Expenses Working Party was invited to speak on the item by the Chairman and spoke in support of the proposals in the minutes and report. Councillor Wyatt highlighted the proposal to look into the feasibility of installing solar panels and a wind turbine at Scotland Bowls Pavilion, in order to reduce the carbon footprint and make the building cost neutral. Councillor Woodman agreed that it could be a beneficial use of funds should it be found to be feasible.

It was moved by Councillor A Woodman, seconded by Councillor R Blunt and

RESOLVED THAT CABINET:

Notes the minutes of the Coalville Special Expenses Working Party and approves the recommendations detailed within the minutes and summarised  in the report.

Reason for decision: So that the recommendations of the Coalville Special Expenses Working Party can be considered.