Present:
| Members | Present | Apologies | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair: Cllr C Barnes | ✓ | ||
| Deputy Chair: Cllr S Durden | ✓ | ||
| Cllr G Darrington | ✓ | ||
| Cllr P Darrington | ✓ | ||
| Cllr L Dyball | ✓ | ||
| Cllr M Horwood | ✓ | ||
| Cllr J Knight | ✓ | ||
| Cllr C Morgan | ✓ | Sickness | |
| Cllr C Prestedge | ✓ |
Officers:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ryan Hayman
Senior Executive Assistant – Adele Farrier
Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) – Stephen Innes
Venues Manager – Kerina Hunt
Gateway Manager – Claire Cormack
Grants & Applications Officer – Megan Campbell
Also Present:
Cllr P Brown
Cllr R Wood
Cllr E Uttley
Public: None present.
MEETING COMMENCED: 19:00
12379 – APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr C Morgan
12380 – DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
NONE
12381 – MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
To approve as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 16th October 2024.
APPROVED AND SIGNED
12382 – GATEWAY MANAGER REPORT – APPENDIX A
To receive and comment on the report.
NOTED
It was asked if the Rhyme Time sessions are still being run at the Link. The Gateway Manager confirmed that two sessions are run on a Monday and a Friday, but as this is by volunteers it is subject to some teething problems.
It was asked regarding the sale of black sacks if there was an opportunity to increase the revenue from them and increase the cost to the customer. The Gateway Managers recommendation was we should wait until April and review as we may have to increase regardless due to increased costs from the supplier.
The Gateway Manager was thanked for her report.
12383 – PARKS AND OPEN SPACES MANAGER REPORT – APPENDIX B
To receive and comment on the report.
NOTED
It was asked if we would be replacing all vehicles in our fleet with electric vehicles. The CEO confirmed the plan is to replace all vehicles, as needed, by 2030 with four out of the five vehicles still needed to be updated.
It was asked if free parking would remain until the end of January, the CEO confirmed this and explained that the data from this trial would be reviewed to see if it increased foot fall to the park and café. If it was a success free parking would be repeated.
The Park and Open Spaces Manager was thanked for his report.
12384 – NEIGHBOURHOOD OPERATIVE REPORT – APPENDIX C
To receive and comment on the report.
NOTED
It was asked if we would get the revenue from the collecting of dumped trollies, and this was confirmed by the CEO.
Fly tipping incidents it was asked should be reported to ensure that all those whose details are found at an incident should be prosecuted. There is currently an ongoing investigation to this regard, and further clarification needs to be given to residents to advise any rubbish left by bins is fly tipping.
It was suggested to share the reporting matrix with Councillors so that they are aware of all incidents reported and the location.
The Neighbourhood Operative was thanked for his report
12385 – VENUES MANAGER REPORT – APPENDIX D
To receive and comment on the report.
NOTED
Improved footfall at the Olympic was due to increase in take up in snooker and those attending the venue to socialise.
It was asked why salary at Olympic is £60,000 compared to £107,000 at Alexandra Suite and it was clarified that the Olympic needs to be staffed by minimum of two people due current management of building. This can be reviewed again in summer months.
The Venues Manager was thanked for her report.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Wednesday 23rd April 2025
MEETING CLOSED AT: 19:28
SIGNED: 23/04/2025
Cllr C Barnes
Chair of Estates and Facilities
