Issue - meetings

Report of the Facilities & Administration Team Leader

The Committee received the report (as set out on pages 60 - 63) which asked it to note the details of the work completed by the Facilities section within the second quarter of the year 2018/19.

Members were advised of the completion of the Garden of Remembrance at Oadby Cemetery.  In addition, it was hoped that a saving of £4,000 would be achievable with regards to the damaged equipment located at Brocks Hill Play Area, depending on whether the supplier was able to repair the item, as opposed to it being replaced.

In response to Member queries, the Committee was advised that works regarding the Horsewell Lane Pavilion would start shortly after the scheduled ‘Ground Breaking’ Event, which would be taking place on 03 December 2018.

In regards to Ervins Lock Footbridge, it was confirmed that Officers are currently in the process of developing an agreement between the Council and the Canal and River Trust. In response to the Committee raising concerns over potential time delays and challenges regarding the funding of the works, Officers assured Members that all actions were being taken to expedite the project.  However, further confirmation regarding the need for a stoppage period to be set before works could begin was still required from the Canal and River Trust. A funding package was said to be in place, which needed to be reviewed periodically to ensure it was sufficient.

The Committee requested that quarterly updates regarding Horsewell Lane Pavilion and Ervins Lock Footbridge should be provided as part of the Facilities Service updates to give details of the projects as they progress.

Members requested that Officers should aim to produce a strategy enabling better co-ordination between Brocks Hill Visitor Centre, Brocks Hill Café and the Play Area at Parklands Leisure Centre. The Committee stated that going forward, more focus ought to be made on the capital and income investment of the sites as a whole, rather than being viewed as single outlets.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

That the contents of the report noted.