Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Project.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Project Officer providing an update on the Council’s Major Projects. The Head of Estates & Operations (HE&O) also provided a verbal update and response to Members’ questions.

The Leys Community Hub

The Committee were pleased to hear of the completion of ground works and that the structure build was under way. Members also welcomed the additional confidential progress report from Courtside which they found informative.

Although initially disappointed to hear of the complaints regarding the height of the main building from residents of Fernleigh, Members were reassured by the confidential update from Courtside that contact had been made, and further updates would be provided to all Fernleigh residents in the preceding months.

Ralegh Crescent – Sports & Social Park

The Committee heard that the Project Officer and HE&O were due to meet with West Oxfordshire District Council later that week and final agreement was to be reached, and the tender published.

In response to a question from a Member, the HE&O acknowledged that at the same meeting the lack of working play equipment in the playpark would also be discussed. The Park would also be included in the playpark review that was currently being carried out by Officers to assess if further work was required.

Splashpad

Members were very pleased to hear that the work to rejuvenate the splashpad would commence in the week commencing 17 March with an anticipated completion date at the end of May ahead of the summer season.

Portaloo’s at West Witney Sports & Social Club (WWS&SC)

The Committee considered points raised in the report and agreed that both Portaloo should be locked and that Officers should continue to work with Park Run and WWSCC to try and find a resolution until the completion of the refurbishment of the Social Club and replacement facilities were completed.

Members heard that the new changing room and toilet facilities would be under the control of the Town Council and this would make it easier for access to be granted to users of the recreational area.

Recommended:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, the Portaloo’s at West Witney remain locked and,

3.      That, Officers continue to assist Park Run in finding a workable solution for toilet provision.