Leisure & Amenities Minutes August 2025

Minutes of Cherry Willingham Parish Council’s
Leisure & Amenities Committee held on Monday 4th August 2025 at 19:00 in the Millennium Hall.
Cllr Mrs Burge Chair of the Committee
Cllr J Trahearn Vice-Chair of the Committee
Present: Cllr Mrs Burge, Cllr J Trahearn,, Cllr R Pitchford, Cllr A Burge, Cllr P Moore, Cllr V Houghton
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To note and record apologies and absences
Cllr J Robinson
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To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and consider any requests for dispensations in relation to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or other interests as outlined in the Council’s Code of Conduct. None
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To receive the minutes of the L & A Committee meeting held on 6th June 2025 and agree for them to be signed as a true record. Resolved
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To revie the progress of the Zip Wire for St Paul’s play area.
Proludic attended 4th August to start the installation. Grant report to be updated accordingly ACTION: Admin Assistant
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Items relating to St Paul’s Play Park
I. To discuss and resolve any necessary action following playground inspection.
Bins are full/no QR code on new bin.
Sensory path - decking areas rotting. Request quote for repair/replacement
Mound - thorny weeds and gapping due to dry weather conditions (above tunnel)
Air Skier - moving in ground. Contact manufacturers to arrange a visit
Pigeon poo on slides - contact manufactures for possible solution
ACTION: Admin Assistant
Ii. To discuss purchase of Inclusive Twister and You & Me swing.
Quote received from Kompan. Funding/grant options to be explored by sub
committee (to be confirmed at FC). Resolved
Items relating to Laburnum Drive Play Park
I. Surface damage (Space Disk) - Quattro Wet Pour to be applied (weather permitting)
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To discuss actions relating to the burial ground.
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Memorial Wall - include question in next village survey
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Further work that may be required on headstones - Drapers have been contacted to confirm the headstones for repair
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Additional bulbs for planting - Resolved
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Items in progress to consider and agree to any actions as appropriate
i. Cllr A Burge will confirm date for fitting. Cargo net will be inspected post
Completion ACTION: Cllr A Burge
ii. To discuss ideas for additional items of play equipment
Proposed that some of the budget is reserved for repair/replacement of surfaces.
Resolved
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General: Any other matters to report for including in the next agenda:
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Weekly Rota for playground inspections
13. To confirm the date of the next two meetings.
4th August 2025
6th October 2025
Meeting closed: 8.00 pm
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Signed Date