Amenities Committee Minutes - 21st July 2025
Amenities Minutes - meeting held on Monday 21 July 2025 at 7pm in the Parish Rooms, Hall Street, Crowland.
Present: Cllr. G Searle (in the chair)
Cllrs. J Boor, R Boot, B Alcock, P Davis, D Kempton, P Stowe and A Williams.
Also in attendance, Deputy Clerk T Croxford (minute taker)
GS thanked everyone for attending
- Apologies for Absence – Cllr J Boom
- Declarations of Interests - None
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Minutes and matters arising from the June meeting. On the proposition of Cllr DK, seconded by Cllr PD and agreed by all, the minutes of the 16 June meeting were agreed.
17 Reenactment – organisers had left the facility clean and tidy, except that some signs still need removing. 15 Meeting is arranged for 30 July
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Play Park repairs – maintenance – Safety inspection |
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The action list was deeply discussed, with some items still outstanding. The zip wire maintenance has been completed. Picnic bench, the damaged board has been temporarily fixed Finger traps – plastic nuts and bolts have been added Roundabout, the floor surface has been repaired The Lion – trip hazard – we believe the soil has just come away from the soft matting Multi-play – loose fixings and damaged board were investigated but all ok. Some bracketry is not well fixed, but they are secure. To be monitored. Gates – ok, they have been greased and require a rubber coating to stops. Swings – chain protectors need attention
Adventure playground – climbing net, needs tensioning, not dangerous but to be investigated at inspection. Hanging basket – quotations are being requested for complete assembly supply and fix, along with supply only. Skate park – Reinforcing mesh exposed on all four cheeks - quotation is to be sourced Basketball, post board – damaged. Blue Shelter the rough surfaces need repainting. Roof fixings need checking. The next inspection is to be booked. One item to be checked is the small (little basket) swing, height, this was fitted by the supplier and cannot be easily adjusted. DK to accompany the inspection.
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Commemoration Bench update |
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This has been fitted, but in a different location than proposed.
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Abbey 345’s ( Forest school ) change of management |
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JB to check with the tree specialists regarding girdled trees. Forest school may have to relocate to a defined area. The Forest School has merged with South View School, so a different insurance and Risk Assessment are needed. Not to be used in conditions of very windy or heavy rain. |
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CTFC goal storage update |
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The Stump has been ground - comments were made that the tree surgeon has done a very good job. CTFC have also done a good job with the fencing and posts. The gates need to be added along with the hardcore. Comments were raised regarding the Insurance; this needs to be confirmed; if it comes under CTFC or CPC responsibility, an agreement with Terms and Conditions may need to be produced, with a proposal for a peppercorn rent.
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Additional Outdoor Recreation Equipment |
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A discussion was held regarding the purchase of more outdoor gym equipment; should CPC purchase more and use some of the S106 money. The committee were persuaded because of the use of the present equipment that it was worthwhile and advantageous to consider adding more equipment, it was agreed to be looked into, and the possibility of putting the new equipment in front of the ones already purchased – double bank. DK will look into this with recommendations to be brought back to the amenities committee before going to Full Council for approval.
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Floodlights |
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The floodlights need more investigation. Do CTFC need them for the training in the winter months?. CJFC do have portable floodlights; more investigation is needed as to why they are not working or being used, and if more are needed.
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Pavilion, maintenance and appearance |
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Office to order 1 new boot scraper, as one is broken. The appearance of the pavilion was discussed as reports have been received about the appearance of the outside of the pavilion, windowsills, paving slabs etc, inside the cage area, weeds in between the slabs and cobwebs on the ceiling. A deep clean and repainting of the ceiling is needed. To be looked into and actioned, once the Cladding has been fitted.
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Matters to be considered for inclusion on a future agenda |
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Thanks were given to the Chairman for Amenities GS and his Grandson for the work done putting stumps on the kicking wall.
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“Closed Session”
The Public & Press were excluded from the meeting in accordance with the provision of Section 1 (2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings Act 1960). The items to be discussed being of a confidential nature.
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Pavilion Car Park |
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The tarmacking was discussed again, and CPC are still awaiting the return of quotations. Only one has been received – to be chased Some very large potholes were discussed and it was agreed that they need urgent action. To be completed by a contractor while awaiting the re-tarmacking.
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Tennis Courts |
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Discussion took place regarding current and future use, quotations and financial regulations, with the conclusion that further debate is needed by the full council.
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The meeting finished at 8.45 pm.