Leisure and Amenities Committee minutes 2026

Leisure & Amenities Minutes February 2026

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Minutes of Cherry Willingham Parish Council’s 

Leisure & Amenities Committee held on Monday 9th February 2026 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 R Pitchford, Cllr A Burge, Cllr J Robinson, Cllr P Moore, Cllr G Shaw

 

  1. To note and record apologies and absences

 Cllr J Trahearn

 

  1. 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

 

  1. To receive the minutes of the L & A Committee meeting held on 24th November 2025  and agree for them to be signed as a true record.  Resolved

 

  1. Items relating to 

    1. St Paul’s Play Park

      1. To discuss and resolve any necessary action following playground inspection

No inspection has taken place.  Two new junior swing seats have been replaced. The gate has been assessed and it’s not causing a finger entrapment.  This statement will be added to inspections going forward.

  1. Prohibitory signs (St Paul’s and Laburnum Drive)

No motorised vehicles sign to be added to the sign with the addition of ‘No unauthorised vehicles allowed’.  What 3 words to be added in addition to the post code.  Action:  Cllr J Robinson/Admin Asst

  1. Sensory path repair - due to the recent bad weather, this will be completed at the end of February/beginning of March. 

 

Swing set from Playdale  (inclusive swings) to be ordered

 

  1. Laburnum Play Park

    1. To discuss and resolve any necessary action following playground inspection

No inspection has taken place 

  1. Repair to wooden balance beam 

Unable to remove bolts from piece of equipment. .  Request handyman to meet with Cllr A Burge

  1. Nest swing replacement

A replacement swing has been delivered.  Cannot remove the bolts. Request handyman to quote

  1. Wet Pour replacement of rubber tiles  (junior swings)

Awaiting confirmation of date for work to be undertaken 

  1. New play equipment (Tower) 

A quote has been received from Playdale for Orangutan.  Need to measure the area and request quotes for similar equipment from 2 other providers

Action:  Admin Assistant

  1. Removal of see saw

Decision to be made after the new equipment has been purchased.

 

  1. To discuss actions relating to the burial ground

   I.  Further work that may be required on headstones - work will be undertaken when the     

       weather improves

Ii.    Benches -  No response from article in Cherry News.  Request from Mr Nowell to     

       install a bench. Council agreed for a Peak Bench and anchor kit  from TDP as this is 

       a uniform style for the village.  Meet with Mr Nowell to confirm location.   Resolved

Iii.   Special offer from Boston Bulbs for snowdrop plants.  Max spend £100.00 -  

       Resolved to take to FC 

 Iv.  Pay for one green bin - Resolved

6.  Items in progress - consider and agree to any actions as appropriate.

  1. To discuss the progress of the cargo net to complete the mound project - weather permitting, this will be fitted in April 2026

9.   General: Any other matters to report for inclusion in the next agenda

  1.  Wish list for CiL money 

    1. Pendulum swing for St Paul’s

    2. Youth centre for potential new office

 

10. .  To confirm the date of the next meeting:  14th April 2026  at 7.00 pm  

 

Meeting closed:  8.25 pm 

 

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