Agenda item

To consider the confidential report of the Town Clerk/CEO.

Consideration was given to the report of the Town Clerk/CEO updating on a number of projects.

The committee considered proposals for The Leys Recreation Ground and whether previously allocated funding should be put towards a wider redevelopment scheme whilst retaining the vision for the new Skate Park. The financial implications, links to the Open Spaces Strategy and other funding options were discussed. Members supported the reallocation of funds to assist with match-funding requests.

Members noted an update in respect of West Witney Sports Ground and that discussions were ongoing with West Oxfordshire District Council regarding leisure provision in the town.

Consideration was given to the recommendation of the Halls, Cemeteries & Allotments Committee in respect of the potential purchase of the building. Members considered the financial implications and the longer-term vision for the site and, after discussion, ratified the recommendation that the purchase should not be pursued.

Members noted the update in respect of the Grounds Maintenance Contract and Burwell Hall Changing Rooms.

Resolved:

1.      That, the inclusion of the funds set aside for the skate park and pavilion/sewage and other works identified be reallocated to the funding applications for matched funding towards the Masterplan for the Leys Recreation Ground with the existing plans for the Skate Park being retained;

2.      That, the recommendation from the Halls, Cemeteries & Allotments Committee not to progress the freehold purchase identified in the report be endorsed; and

3.      That, the update in respect of other projects be noted.