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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

The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that the procurement process for the refurbishment of the floodlights had been completed and the contract had been awarded to OLighting Ltd.  Work would also need to be undertaken on the distribution of the power supply to ensure that it was adequate, this was currently being quoted for.

A planning application for the installation of the radio transmitter had been approved, along with the variation of the lease with the football club and written consent from the Council, therefore the delivery of the project was now with Hermitage FM and Coalville Town Football Club.  Therefore the item would be removed from future reports.  Councillor J Legrys added that Leicestershire County Council DLO was also involved in the delivery of the project.

Thringstone Miners Social Centre Training Pitch

The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that planning approval had been given for both the fencing and the footpath diversion.  At the last meeting of the Board of Trustees, a number of issues were highlighted regarding the financial stability of the football club, therefore the training pitch project would not be progressed until the issues had been resolved.

Coalville Forest Adventure Park

The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that improvement works had commenced and at the end of summer, there would be additional planting undertaken in partnership with CEP, plus the creation of an additional path.

Mobile Vehicle Activated Signage

The Leisure Services Team Manager informed Members that despite a number of teething issues, the signage was now operational.  Therefore the item would be removed from future reports.  At the request of Councillor N Clarke, it was agreed for the schedule of the signage positions to be re-circulated to Members.

Melrose Road Recreation Ground, Park Development

The development had now been completed and would therefore be removed from future reports.

Melrose Road Play Hub

The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that correspondence from the landowner had been received earlier in the day stating that his consent for the new footpath would only be given if it was for a Permissive Footpath Agreement.  It was believed that the cost for this would be approximately £1,500, so further investigation was required and once discussion had been had with Legal Services, further information would be provided for Members.

Coalville Park

The Leisure Services Team Manager reported that achievement of the Green Flag award had been included in the 2018/19 Council Delivery Plan.  With the assistance of a Green Flag Assessor, plans had been put in place throughout the year with the application process to be completed by 31 January 2019.  Councillor M B Wyatt suggested that officers apply to the Bardon Hill Quarry Community Fund for the money required to progress this project, rather than request the funds from Cabinet.  The Leisure Services Team Manager commented that he was happy to look into this option but asked Members to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 29