Agenda and minutes

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 13 June 2018.

The minutes of the meeting held on 13 June 2018 were confirmed and signed.

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interest in any item on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

To inform members of the proposed ‘Clean and Green’ initiative and to seek approval for funding of the identified activities.

The Committee considered the Clean and Green initiative to fund specific projects to improve the environment in Broxtowe including litter picking, weed killing, reducing fly tipping, waste days and replacement litter bins.  It was noted that the total cost of the projects would be £33,000.

RECOMMENDED to the Finance and Resources Committee that revenue and capital funding be provided for these activities in 2018/19 as set out in appendix 4.

To report progress against outcome targets identified in the Liberty Leisure Business Plan.

The Committee received a presentation on the performance progress and future schemes due to be undertaken by Liberty Leisure.

The Committee was informed of the progress against outcome targets identified in the Liberty Leisure Limited Business Plan that provides continuity of projects and performance from the existing Council run Leisure and Cultural Services through to the formation of Liberty Leisure Limited.

To report progress against outcome targets identified in the Environment Business Plan, linked to Corporate Plan priorities and objectives, and to provide an update as to the latest key performance indicators for the Environment.

The Committee was informed of the progress against outcome targets identified in the Environment Business Plan, linked to Corporate Plan priorities and objectives, and an update as to the latest key performance indicators for the Environment.

To advise members of the impact the very hot and dry summer has had on the Borough Councils bowling greens.

The Committee noted during the prolonged hot and dry weather of summer 2018, the manual watering systems were not effective and following advice from Severn Trent to minimise the use of water, the greens became very dry with extensive wear.  In August, after contacting the bowls clubs the decision was made to close the greens three weeks early on Monday, 10 September.

It has been estimated that the additional cost to undertake the remedial works will be in the region of £17,000.  This cannot be contained within the existing revenue budgets for Beeston, Eastwood and Stapleford Parks.

RECOMMENDED to the Finance and Resources Committee that the restoration works are funded from outside existing budgets.

To update members on the proposal to improve Parks and Open Spaces. 

The Committee were informed of the proposal to improve Parks and Open Spaces. The scheme has now been branded and promoted as the Pride in Parks initiative.

The 2018/19 Capital Programme included £250,000 for Play Area and Parks/Open Space Improvements.  This funding had been allocated to undertake improvements to the Borough owned play areas that had been identified as high priority sites in the new Play Strategy.  Funding had also been allocated to the Town and Parish Councils that maintain their own parks and outdoor recreational facilities to enable improvement and renovation works to be undertaken at these sites.

To update members on proposes relating to the progress on the transfer of maintenance responsibilities at St Patricks Churchyard, Nuthall.

The Committee was updated on the progress relating to the proposals for the transfer of maintenance responsibilities at St Patrick’s Churchyard, Nuthall.

The Council had undertaken phase 1 of the horticultural maintenance responsibilities for the closed churchyard. It was identified that there were a significant number of mature trees on the site requiring remedial works together with headstones that needed checking for stability. In addition there was a boundary wall that needed rebuilding. It was proposed that these works would be undertaken in phase 2 of the maintenance schedule.

To update members on the latest proposals relating to tree planting in the Borough.

The Committee received an update on the latest proposals relating to tree planting in the borough. It was proposed that the Council plant 1,000 new trees over a five year period.

RESOLVED that the measures detailed in the report to increase tree planting be approved.

To seek approval for a Section 106 Parks and Open Spaces contribution from a developer to be used to fund improvements to the footpaths, steps and car park at Hall Park, Eastwood.

The Committee noted a contribution of £7,000 had been received from Futures Homescape Ltd in respect of the housing scheme at Great Northern Road, Eastwood.  The section 106 agreement states that this has to be used at Hall Park, Eastwood for works to the footpaths, steps and car park.  This work will help improve access around the park in areas where the surfaces have deteriorated over time.

RECOMMENDED to the Finance and Resources Committee that a further £7,000 be added to the 2018/19 capital programme for access improvement works to Hall Park at Great Northern Road, Eastwood funded from section 106 Parks and Open Spaces contributions.

To consider items for inclusion in the Work Programme for future meetings.

The Committee considered the Work Programme.  The Committee requested that reports on the Get Active Programme and car parking in Kimberley be added to the work programme.

RESOLVED that the Work Programme, as amended, be approved.