Agenda item

To receive a verbal update from the Town Clerk.

The Town Clerk will provide an update on recent communications with Oxfordshire Cricket Board regarding ongoing interest in reintroducing cricket at The Leys. This includes a renewed expression of interest from Henry Box school in using a proposed artificial pitch on the field adjacent to their premises, and general support from the OCB for facilitating cricket activities—including All Stars and women’s sessions—once construction works at Courtside are completed.

The Committee received a verbal update from the Town Clerk/CEO in respect of the progression of discussions with the Oxfordshire Cricket Board and Henry Box School regarding the desire for an artificial wicket at The Leys Recreation Ground.

Oxfordshire Cricket Board had confirmed ongoing interest in reintroducing cricket at The Leys. This included a renewed expression of interest from Henry Box school in using a proposed artificial pitch on the field adjacent to their premises, and general support from the OCB for facilitating cricket activities—including All Stars and women’s sessions—once construction works at Courtside are completed.  The OCB had emphasised that, due to the ongoing construction and the lack of available changing facilities, it had not been feasible to resume cricket activities during the current summer season.

Resolved:

That, the verbal update be noted.