Agenda and minutes

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 24 January 2018.

The minutes of the meeting held on 24 January 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 advise members of the latest Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy.

The Committee noted the Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy. It was noted that Broxtowe Borough Council were required to produce, adopt and publish a contaminated land strategy under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Broxtowe Borough Council was responsible for implementing and enforcing the contaminated land strategy in the borough. It was noted that the Council were undertaking a survey to list and rank the contaminated sites within the borough.

RESOLVED that the Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy 2018 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 play area at Mansfield Road Recreation Ground, Eastwood.

The play area at Mansfield Road Recreation Ground was identified in the Council’s Play Strategy as a high priority for minor renovation works. However, since the strategy was finalised a review of the site had identified a need for new/replacement equipment as a result of the failure of an existing item that had to be removed and deterioration of the existing equipment. When complete, the works would address one of the high priorities in the Play Strategy.

RESOLVED that the 2017/18 capital programme allocation for Parks and Open Spaces improvements from developer contributions be used for play area improvements at Mansfield Road Recreation Ground, Eastwood.

To consider schemes to improve the play areas and parks/open spaces in the borough as part of the 2018/19 capital programme.

The Committee considered the schemes to improve the play areas and parks/open spaces in the borough as part of the 2018/19 capital programme. It was proposed that the £250,000 funding available for play area and parks/open space improvements be split with £125,000 being allocated to the Borough Council and £125,000 being allocated to the Town and Parish Councils.

            RESOLVED that:

1.      The 2018/19 Capital Programme of £125,000 including capital salaries for Broxtowe Borough Council play areas be allocated to the seven high priority year 1 schemes identified.

2.      The 2018/19 capital programme of £125,000 for Town and Parish Council improvements to parks/open spaces be allocated to the six Town/Parish Councils at the funding levels identified in appendix 2.

3.      Delegated authority be given to the Head of Environment in discussion with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Leisure and Environment Committee to consider and approve where appropriate schemes submitted by Town/Parish Councils.

4.      The financial and administration process for Town and Parish Councils is as detailed in appendix 1 section 2.

5.      The 2019/20 capital programme allocates £100,000 to support bids for schemes at Hickings Lane Recreation Ground and King George’s Park play areas.

To report 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 the Liberty Leisure Limited.

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. It was noted that overall attendance figures for Chilwell Olympia had decrease due to reduce attendance in September 2017.

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. It was noted that the Council were to undertake work in relation to single use plastics.

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

The Committee considered the work programme. 

RESOLVED that the Work Programme be approved.