Recreation and Leisure Committee – 04/12/2019
SHREWSBURY TOWN COUNCIL
Riggs Hall
The Library
Castle Gates
Shrewsbury
SY1 2AS
To Councillors Mrs G Burgess, N Green, Mrs K Halliday, I Jones, Ms J Mackenzie, K Pardy, K Roberts, D Vasmer & Mrs R Wall
Cc All other members of the Council for information
Dear Councillor
You are hereby summoned to attend the meeting of the Town Council’s Recreation & Leisure Committee scheduled to take place on Wednesday 4 December at 6.00 pm in Room SGH018 at the Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, in order to transact the following business.
Helen Ball
Town Clerk
Meeting Agenda Items
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1APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive and accept apologies for absence
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2DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
To receive Declarations of Pecuniary Interest in accordance with the Code of Conduct
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3MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 2 October 2019
Attachments:
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4MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING
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52019 CAPITAL PROGRAMME
To receive an update on the Capital Programme
Attachments:
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6FEES & CHARGES
To consider recommendations for Fees & Charges for consideration of the 2020/21 Budget
Attachments:
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7CLIMATE EMERGENCY
To receive an update on the development of an Action Plan to become carbon neutral by 2030.
(i) Trialling of peat free compost;
(ii) Procurement of battery operated mowers and hand tools;
(iii) Tendering for Solar Lights in the Quarry -
8TENDERING
To receive an update on various tenders:
Project
Tender Status
Current Update
Likely Start
BMX Tendering
Live Tender
Contract awarded – awaiting site visits
Play Area – Roundhill Green
Live Tender
Contract Awarded
Nov 2019
Play Area Sweetlake, Meole
Tender early Sept
Tenders being prepared
Solar Lights, Quarry
Tender early Sept
Committee to consider
Christmas Lights
Tender Nov
Tender open
Nov 2020
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9QUARRY
To receive an update from the Outdoor Recreation & Assets Manager on the following matters involving the Quarry:
(i) Update of events in the Quarry for 2019;
(ii) Approval of major events for 2020;
(iii) Update on the use of the Quarry for Events;
(iv) Update on footfall activity in the Quarry;
Attachments:
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10MARKETS
To receive an update by the Outdoor Recreations & Assets Manager on the work of the general market including general arrangements, uptake and waiting lists
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11RECREATION GROUND & OPEN SPACE MATTERS
To receive the Outdoor Recreation & Asset Managers Update Report on the following:
(i) Springfield Recreation Ground – Update on the potential use of Springfield Mere as an outdoor classroom
(ii) Castlewalk Recreation Ground – Update on a site visit with Councillor Mosley and subsequent discussion with residents of Underdale
by Councillor Vasmer
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12FISHERIES
To receive an update on the development of the Shrewsbury Town Fisheries
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13CHRISTMAS
(i) Update on installation of Christmas Lights
(ii) Update on Christmas Lights Switch-on Evening
(iii) Preparations for Carols in the Square
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14TEAM SHREWSBURY
To receive an update on the work of Team Shrewsbury
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15CHARTER FOR WALKING NEIGHBOURHOODS
To receive an update on the adoption of the Ramblers Association Charter for Walking Neighbourhoods
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16TREES
(i) Urban Tree Challenge Fund – Consider any submission. Please note all Councillors have been forwarded details
(ii) Ash Die Back – To consider a plan for mitigation of Ash Die Back in Shrewsbury
Attachments:
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17WARD WALKS
(i) To receive an update on recent Ward Walks
Date
Location
Councillor
Lead
09/10/19
Harlescott Grange 2 – Greenacres Community Centre
Cllr I Jones
All 10.30am – linked into Severnside Walkabouts (Mark Pragg)
06/11/19
Ditherington – The Laundrette Long Row
Cllr A Mosley
12/11/19
Springfield – Mereside shops
Cllr J Mackenzie
(ii) To note any scheduled Ward Walks
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18COMMUTED SUMS
(i) To receive an update on outstanding developer discussions/negotiations:
(a) Copthorne Barracks Play and Open Space – offsite contributions to play and open space – awaiting progress with Pavilion Extension &
confirmation of drawdown of Commuted Sums from the planning authority
(b) Barratt Homes/Bovis Homes – Mytton Oak Road – planned adoption for the 2019 grass cutting season – costing for snagging list agreed
by developers, awaiting of ownership of SUDS
(c) Shrewsbury South Urban
(i) Sutton Grange site – ongoing – likely transfer in 2019 grass cutting season
(ii) Bellway Homes site – discussion on land adoption and adoption of acoustic fencing
(iii) Galliers site – early discussions on land adoption
(iv) Community Centre – location on the site
(d) Ingleby Way – Adoption & Maintenance of open space – now ready following clarification of hedgerow ownership – awaiting confirmation of
title from developer
(e) Holgate Drive – Adoption & Maintenance of open space – awaiting completion of snagging– paperwork signed;
(f) Belvidere Paddocks – Adoption & Maintenance of open space – ready awaiting transfer– paperwork signed;
(g) Arlington Way – Adoption & Maintenance of open space – Land transferred – awaiting £60k transfer S106 money from Shropshire Council;
(h) Sweetlake – Development of play area and future adoption of open space – Tender specification being prepared following approval of extended
play area footprint by both the developer and the Planning Authority