Agenda item

Having considered individually the proposal for improvements to basketball courts the Committee considered the remaining points of the Responsible Financial Officers report.

Members heard of the proposed improvements to Burwell Hall which would be commenced with the installation of new lockers, additionally they received an update on the introduction of parking restrictions at The Leys which was being progressed by Officers.

Regarding the needs for path improvements at West Witney to enhance the Parkrun, it was agreed that these should be considered and any works tied in with the 3G pitch installation. They heard that Officers would pursue the social community funding from the Shores Green Project as an option for the £30,000 funding gap.

The Committee also considered the need for pitch drainage across all its green spaces estate. It was agreed that grant funding over that offered by the Football Association be explored and that a report be prepared outlining the costs associated with the installation at each of the recreation grounds.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, Officers prepare a report with further details of the Basketball, Park Run & drainage proposals for further consideration at the meeting of the Policy, Governance & Finance Committee on 24 November 2025.