2025 Minutes

No.

Action

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Minutes and matters arising from the September meeting.

On the proposition of Cllr Davis, seconded by Cllr Boor and agreed by all the minutes of the 15 September meeting were agreed.

Play equipment repair and maintenance – Cllr Stowe was thanked for doing the weekly inspections of the play area.

Adventure play park Zip wires– may need to enlarge the hole in the bracket to prevent cables fouling due to capstan adjustment  to reduce wear and tear. Climbing net tension/ alignment required to be done inhouse.

Caloo have replaced the basket swing.

The door to the Clerks office needs painting.

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Skate park

Cllr GS confirmed that he will identify a contractor to provide a quote to repair the concrete.

GS

14.

 Pavilion working party update

Cllr GS advised that the pavilion caged area needs a clean and repaint and he will liaise with S Warner to do this.

Following the installation of the new cladding the adjusted floodlights are operating properly.

GS

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Pavilion car park

Members have agreed the contractor to resurface the car park, before work starts the drains need to be surveyed to ensure they are not damaged or blocked the Clerk will contact the contractor to organise the survey.

GJH

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Crowland Town F C

Cllr GS reported that members had met the club who are looking to re-coup the cost of the compound installation and improve maintenance of the pitch by raising funding from the football foundation. They will need to prove security of tenure and have the pitch surveyed. Until they know who needs to do the application we cannot move forward. They also want to paint the home dressing room in club colours the Clerk will write a supportive letting asking for a design/specification for formal approval.

GJH

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Crowland Junior F C

Cllr GS said that members had met the junior football club and confirmed the pavilion lights working as designed. CJFC had provided a quote to replace the two post lights with 1,000 watt stadium lights. However the lights are heavy and subject to windage for which our posts may be inadequate. The Clerk will write to CJFC.

GJH

 18.

 Youth Voice

Cllr AW reported that members had met the group and there is lots of positive activity.

Feedback included a wish to see the tennis court refurbishment completed and an increase in the size of the basket ball area including a second post net. Cllr GS will look at costings.

GS

 19.

Tennis Court refurbishment

A new specification will be prepared in 2026 and the process aligned with our financial procedures.

 19.

Pavilion/community hall project

Members discussed options and a clearer way forward would be to look at refurbishing the sports pavilion and look separately at a new community building. Cllr DK will prepare a report for full council.

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Future agenda items.

Increased basketball playing area.