Issue - meetings

The Leisure Services Team Manager presented the report.

It was questioned whether the removed tree stumps from Coalville Park could be used to create a memorial at Broom Leys Cemetery. The Leisure Services Team Manager confirmed that this was being considered as an action in 2025/26 and income generated may be included in the 2026/27 budget.

A discussion was had during which members noted concerns from residents over the quality of work in Broom Leys Cemetery since budget cuts. It was agreed by the Leisure Services Team Manager that these concerns would be raised with the team and agreed to update the Chair and ward member.

Members asked where the trees would be sourced from and who would be supplying them. The Leisure Services Team Manager replied that the trees were funded by the National Forest but was unsure who was supplying them. He agreed to find out this information and provide it outside of the meeting.

A discussion was had which focused on Scotland’s Park Bowls Club. The Leisure Services Team Manager stated that the club would be in a better position to secure external funding to manage ongoing maintenance with a long-term lease if the lease would allow them to sublet. After it was asked whether any work was planned for the sports pavilion, the Leisure Services Team Manager replied that there are currently no plans to improve the existing pavilion, and members were advised that Section 106 funds could not be used for this purpose.

Members commented that they had received concerns regarding the maintenance of the changing pavilion. It was replied by the Leisure Services Team Manager that inspections had since taken place, and that no issues had been identified, but that the area would continue to be monitored, as there was funding that had been allocated specifically for improving this pavilion.

The discussion moved towards to Coalville Park Improvements during which members expressed their support for the trees and flower displays in Coalville Park.

The Chair thanked members for their comments.