Minutes 9-12-2024
Meeting Pack 9-12-2024
Agenda – Meeting 7 (2024/25)
Meeting 7
1. Apologies and reasons for absence
To receive apologies and note reasons for absence from members.
2. Declarations of interest
To note any declarations of interest on items which are on the agenda.
3. Public participation
Members of the public are invited to speak on items which are on the agenda in accordance with FTC policy on public speaking at meetings.
4. Approval of minutes
To approve and sign the minutes of the Amenities Committee held on 11th November 2024.
5. Finance report
(a) To note the finance report provided (in meeting pack) which includes breakdown of year-end projections
(b) To agree any actions to be taken.
6. Memorial Tree
(a) To note the quotation received for a memorial tree.
(b) To note the report from the Town Clerk and consider the recommended actions contained within the report.
(c) To receive any further report from Cllr Lofts.
(d) To agree any further action to be taken.
7. Quotes received
(a) To consider revised quote to provide replacement plastic bench on Top Road (£650).
(b) To consider the quote to carry out annual maintenance works to the wildflower meadow in Green Gates Park (£1,150).
8. Progress report on works instructed
(a) Cut the oak that has destroyed bridge and smaller failed tree and leave stacked as habitat creation (£750.00) – completed
(b) Fell the ash tree on bank to safe height cut and leave stacked habitat creation (£950.00) – completed
9. 2025-2026 Budget
To consider including a budget of £1,500 for additional works to Green Gates Community Park to include sum for maintenance of the wildflower meadows and any additional planting.
10. Clerk’s report
To receive any further report/updates from the Town Clerk.
11. Date of next meeting – 13th January 2025
12. Close of meeting