Agenda item

a) To adopt and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Parks & Recreation Committee held on 10 January 2022;

b) Matters arising from the minutes not covered elsewhere on the agenda (Questions on the progress on any item).

The minutes of the meeting held on 10 January 2022 were considered.

PR16 – Food Trading at Recreation Grounds

The Deputy Town Clerk advised that the current operator at West Witney Sports Ground had agreed an extension from 1^st April 2022 at an increased rate. In respect of Burwell and The Leys expressions were being sought from potential operators.

PR17 – King George V – Provision of Toilets

Councillor Enright advised that discussions were ongoing with the Newland Church Centre with a view to providing a temporary solution whilst longer term plans were developed.

PR18 – Quarry Road Play Area

It was noted that local residents had identified concept design three, presented to this committee on 10^th January, as their preferred option for the addition of new equipment within the specified budget of £5,000. The scheme had been identified as the top priority in an emerging review of play areas, agreed as part of the Open Spaces Strategy. Officers could therefore progress this project based on the feedback from residents, in line with financial regulations.

PR19 – Land at Witney Road, Ducklington

Clarification was given that Parks & Recreation Committee was dealing with this matter as it was associated with the Lake & Country Park. Members noted that the application for housing on adjacent land had been refused by West Oxfordshire District Council. It was agreed that officers should speak to the landowner to establish if a gate was still required.

The minutes of the Parks & Recreation Committee held on 10 January 2022 were received as a correct record.