MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE AMENITIES COMMITTEE OF EAST LEAKE PARISH
COUNCIL HELD AT PARISH OFFICE ON TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST 2015 AT 7.46 PM
PRESENT Councillors Lorna Clark, Caroline Harroe, Marie Males (Chairman), Conrad Oatey, Peter
Rapley, Glennis Robinson, Kevin Shaw, Carys Thomas
The Clerk Lesley Bancroft was also present.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Cllrs Gary Grayston and Mel Roper. Reasons agreed and approved
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CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Green Flag Award has been awarded to Friends of Meadow Park
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DECLARATION OF INTEREST IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
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TO REPORT MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES DATED 21st JULY 2015 NOT
ON THE AGENDA – FOR INFORMATION ONLY
None
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TO DISCUSS THE PLAY 4 LIFE PLAY 4 ALL PROJECT AND TO CONSIDER
OPENING CEREMONY – The Opening Ceremony for the new Play Park is scheduled for Wednesday
23rd September at 5.30pm. A Sub-Group consisting of Cllr Oatey, Robinson, Males and 2 parents is
to meet tomorrow evening at 7.30pm to discuss ideas for the ceremony.
In the meantime, invitation letters will go to - Proludic, Central TV, People’s Millions, Schools, Richard
Jenks as Chairman of Amenities at the time of the project commencement and colleagues from
Rushcliffe Borough Council. Advertising the Opening will be by way of Posters, Websites, and Parish
Council Newsletter and through the School’s texting service.
OLD SURPLUS PLAY EQUIPMENT – Some of the fencing around the old play area will be used to
fence off an area of the Rest Garden. Other remaining equipment will be subject to inspection before
any decision is made for its future use.
GOAL POSTS (PORTABLE) – New portable goal posts and nets are on order.
FINAL PROJECT REPORT – Cllr Kevin Shaw is to complete the final project report on behalf of the
Parish Council for the People’s Millions
INSPECTIONS – The Annual Play Equipment Inspection is to be continued to be carried out by the
Inspector from Children’s Play Advisory Service – Agreed.
INSURANCE – Awaiting information on the costs of insurance premiums for the new play equipment.
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TO REVIEW THE BURIAL GROUND REGULATIONS IN RELATION TO
ARTEFACTS/ORNAMENTS
No change to the Regulations at this stage. In the meantime notices for the removal of unauthorised
artefacts/ornaments are to be issued and displayed together with an item in the newsletter. Cllr
Conrad Oatey as Portfolio holder will authorise removal of items as necessary. The Regulations are
to be revised in January 2016 - Agreed
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TO DISCUSS THE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OF LAND BEHIND THE HOUSES
ON DE FERRERS CLOSE (DITCH) AND BACKING ON TO MEADOW PARK
Residents at number 6-13 De Ferrers Close are to be invited to a meeting to discuss the land in
question with a view to determining ownership and responsibility – Agreed.
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TO DISCUSS THE SECTION 178 LICENCE APPLICATION – SEASONAL
DECORATIONS
Cllr Kevin Shaw and the Clerk will meet to complete the Licence Application Form.
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TO REVIEW PROGRESS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR ONGOING
PROJECTS IN RELATION TO:
Parking Issues – Cllr Marie Males having received representation from residents on Meeting House
Close about the inappropriate parking at the entrance to the Close raised this issue with the
Committee. Nottinghamshire County Council Highways, County Cllr Andrew Brown and the Police
are to be made aware of the issues – Agreed.
Meadow Park – Green Flag/Flag Pole – Congratulations to the Friends of Meadow Park for the
Green Flag award. Consideration is to be given to the installation of a flag pole for the flag plus any
other flags we choose to raise. This is to be a project item for the Strategic Planning Committee.
Rest Garden – Nothing further to report
Workshop Extension – Nothing further to report
Christmas Decorations - Nothing further to report
Closed Churchyard - Nothing further to report
Play Equipment – Skate Park – A recent inspection of the Skate Park has not revealed any
dangerous conditions. However it is acknowledged that there are some panels that need
replacement. Subject to the price/quotes awaited replacement work is to then take place.
Proposed Cllr Conrad Oatey
Agreed Unanimously
Seconded Cllr Glennis Robinson
Burial Ground – Cllr Conrad Oatey having received a letter of complaint from a plot holder regarding
 Delegation of plots
 The way plaques are placed
 Responsibility of plots
 Tree root damage to plots
has responded to the letter accordingly.
Land at the side of the Post Office – The Parish Council Groundsmen are to continue to maintain
the land for the time being. The owners of the land are to be contacted regarding the increase work
load now that the vegetation has grown regarding an increase in charges. - Agreed
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TO REPORT CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED SINCE THE LAST MEETING –
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1. Nottinghamshire County Council – Notification of Temporary Road Restriction – Costock
Road – Tuesday 8th September to Saturday 10th October 2015 – Noted
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2. PC Kelly Warwick – Crime figures for July – Noted
3. Tom Pettit, Rushcliffe Borough Council – Removal of kissing gate on Bateman Road leading
on to Meadow Park – Noted
4. Commonwealth War Graves Commission – Cancellation of Maintenance Agreement due to
Memorial being in a good state of repair - Noted
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QUESTIONS TO CHAIRMAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 23.
There were no questions.
The meeting closed at 9.50pm
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