The terms of
reference for the Parks & Recreation Committee in relation to
Town Council-operated facilities are:
a)
To maintain all Recreation Grounds, Parks (including play
equipment) and public open spaces and to initiate and oversee all
matters of control properly associated with this recreation
function;
b)
To maintain and oversee all sports activities upon any Recreation
Ground or other recreational open space and buildings erected for
such purposes thereon;
c)
To develop a sports strategy for all sports across the town
d)
To deal with the development and investment in the Council owned
play areas, ensuring they remain safe;
e)
To facilitate entertainment, community and third-party events in
such parks, recreation grounds or elsewhere in the Council’s
management at its discretion;
f)
The Membership of the Committee shall consist of six Members plus
the Town Mayor and the Leader of the Council ex officio with voting
rights;
g)
The quorum of the Committee shall be four Members.
The Action Plan for
this Committee in the 2024-25 Council year can be seen
here
