Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Projects Officer concerning ongoing projects under the remit of this Committee

With the permission of the Chair, this item was moved up the agenda so the Members of public could hear the discussion and outcome.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Project Officer.

Ralegh Crescent MUGA

Members were provided with an update on the project. They heard that it was still in the early stages with no decision yet on the size, design or exact position. He confirmed that the areas under consideration were owned by West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) and currently designated as a play area.

The financing of the MUGA was reliant on funds from a Section 106 contribution from a development in the Curbridge Parish to provide recreation facilities. Once the procurement process was complete then WODC would move forward with finalising the design and placing a planning application. Residents would at that stage be able to submit their comments for consideration.

It was agreed that the Project Officer would liaise with WODC to ensure that communications with residents were maintained.

Courtside Hub at The Leys

Members received an update and heard that progress had once again slowed due to supply issues and this had led to an updated completion date of December 2025.

The Committee was very disappointed to hear that delays continued and raised concerns of the effect of the overall delay would be having on Courtside’s business forecasts. A Member also added the concern of whether some of the clubs and individuals, in particular tennis, would return to the Leys when it was complete as they were now established in using other facilities during the hiatus.

Members were somewhat reassured that no financial contributions had been made to Courtside and that payments were tied to Courtside reaching set milestones, such as completion of changing rooms, the access road and the completion of the hub building.  The Town Clerk/CEO confirmed that she would continue to engage Courtside to obtain assurances before the release of any funds.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report and verbal updates be noted and,

2.      That, the Chair write to WODC Planning Department to highlight potential issues regarding noise, lighting & use of open space as a toilet and,

3.      That, Town Council Officers liaise with WODC Officers to ensure residents are kept informed and,

4.      That, the Committee write to Courtside to express the Councils disappointment with continued delays to the project.