Receive update on Proposed Dove Park Bowls Club Car Park The Clerk reported that East Lindsey DC have granted planning permission for the Council to (a) remove the remaining tree stumps and (b) install a plastic mesh as a This facility protective can then surface be used to provide by members a car parking of the public facility and in members Dove Park. of the Dove Park Bowls Club but cannot be used for overnight parking. The Clerk suggested that, to avoid any possible issues regarding VAT, the Parish Council (as the owner of the land) should commit an amount from its contingency fund for the remaining tree stumps to be removed and for the supply and installation of the plastic mesh in consultation with representatives of the Bowls Club who, in turn, – may wish to consider donating an amount of money to the Parish Council. Councillors discussed the need for clear signage to prevent cars parking on the grass verge and from parking overnight as well as the possibility the need for a gate. It was emphasised that all neighbouring parties should be encouraged to behave responsibly. It was agreed that funds should be made available to meet the costs of removing the remaining tree stumps, to install a plastic mesh, to obtain appropriate signage and, possibly, a gate. Proposed Cllr Buxton-Rockley, Seconded Cllr Coleman, Resolved Unanimous – – – Action The Clerk to liaise with Graham Osborne of the Dove Park Bowls Club – Receive update on Parish Council Plan This item was not considered. Receive update on Proposed Skate Park Cllr Sadler reported that costs of a Facility Manager (as at Welton Parish Council) were likely to be beyond Wragby’s available resources further work required. – Cllr Coleman reported that there was to be an Open Meeting at Wragby Sports Hall on Wednesday 9th October and that this was an opportunity to consider facilities and their funding. Action The Clerk to continue to contact other Parish Councils who operate – Skate Parks to assist in gathering information. Consider and approve the purchase of Market Place Christmas Tree and Lights Councillors considered the size of the Christmas Tree required and the need to replace some of the lights. It was agreed that the Council order a 30 foot Christmas Tree and the necessary lights. Proposed Cllr Nash, Seconded Cllr Coleman, Resolved Unanimous – – – Action The Clerk to place an order for the Christmas Tree –
Receive update on Proposed Dove Park Bowls Club Car Park The Clerk reported that East Lindsey DC have granted planning permission for the Council to (a) remove the remaining tree stumps and (b) install a plastic mesh as a protective surface to provide a car parking facility in Dove Park. This facility can then be used by members of the public and members of the Dove Park Bowls Club but cannot be used for overnight parking. The Clerk suggested that, to avoid any possible issues regarding VAT, the Parish Council (as the owner of the land) should commit an amount from its contingency fund for the remaining tree stumps to be removed and for the supply and installation of the plastic mesh in consultation with representatives of the Bowls Club – who, in turn, may wish to consider donating an amount of money to the Parish Council. Councillors discussed the need for clear signage to prevent cars parking on the grass verge and from parking overnight as well as the possibility the need for a gate. It was emphasised that all neighbouring parties should be encouraged to behave responsibly. It was agreed that funds should be made available to meet the costs of removing the remaining tree stumps, to install a plastic mesh, to obtain appropriate signage and, possibly, a gate. Proposed – Cllr Buxton-Rockley, Seconded – Cllr Coleman, Resolved – Unanimous Action – The Clerk to liaise with Graham Osborne of the Dove Park Bowls Club Receive update on Parish Council Plan This item was not considered. Receive update on Proposed Skate Park Cllr Sadler reported that costs of a Facility Manager (as at Welton Parish Council) were likely to be beyond Wragby’s available resources – further work required. Cllr Coleman reported that there was to be an Open Meeting at Wragby Sports Hall on Wednesday 9th October and that this was an opportunity to consider facilities and their funding. Action – The Clerk to continue to contact other Parish Councils who operate Skate Parks to assist in gathering information. Consider and approve the purchase of Market Place Christmas Tree and Lights Councillors considered the size of the Christmas Tree required and the need to replace some of the lights. It was agreed that the Council order a 30 foot Christmas Tree and the necessary lights. Proposed – Cllr Nash, Seconded – Cllr Coleman, Resolved – Unanimous Action – The Clerk to place an order for the Christmas Tree
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