February 2020 parks minutes

Minutes of the meeting Parks and Environment and Hall Committee
12th February 2019  

Present:  Cllr’s A. Morgan (Chair), Mr A. Jones, Mr K. Sims, Ms K. Kulik

Minutes:  C. Payne – Clerk

Apologies:   Mr G. Evans, Mr N. Francis, Mrs D. Stroud

Parks

1.  The MUGA needs power washing. It was agreed to purchase a power washer to facilitate this project.
2. A suggestion to put memorial benches in the park – It was agreed to source a suitable bench as a memorial to Cllr Des Davies and install in the Spring- The Resolven Cyber and Resource Centre have advised they would like to fund this project.  Examples of benches will be brought forward.
3. The bottom area of the park is in need of clearing and this will be done in due course

Bowling green/Pavilion.

1. New lagging required for the pavilion roof to bring up to current regulations.

A grant will be sourced for this project. – ongoing

 

Children’s park

1. Continual problems with football being played on the hardstanding in the small children’s section – A suggestion to remove part of the fencing in the MUGA to make it accessible and therefore alleviate the problem in the Children’s park – ongoing
   

Abergarwed Park  

1. The refurbishment of the play equipment, has been completed
2. An inspection form has been drawn up for regular inspections of the parks – this will be taken to the full council for approval
3. The Telephone box in Abergarwed is now the responsibility of the Community Council and notices have been put inside. The proposal to purchase a defibrillator in the box was agreed and will be taken to the full council
4. A horse has been again placed on the park and it has been agreed that a front gate be purchased to stop this happening. The top gates will also be locked.
   

Hall

 No issues reported 

Environment

1. There were several problems with the Christmas lights after installation due to adverse weather conditions, and following removal some repair work will need to be carried out for this year
2. Councillor training on the Code of Conduct has been completed
3. The proposal to have regular litter picks in the village was discussed and it was agreed that members would make a start on Saturday 7th March 2020. It is hoped that this would become a regular item and other organisations and locals would also take part.
   

Proposals in order of priority for the next financial year

1. De-Fibrillator for Abergarwed
2. Revamp the MUGA – removal of fencing to allow access
3. Zip Wire
4. Cinder Track
5. Exercise Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

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