Penkridge Parish Council
Minutes of the Recreation and Amenities Committee Meeting
held on 23rd January 2025 at 7.30 pm at the Haling Dene Centre
Audio recordings will be made of all Ordinary and Special Council meetings and Committee meetings, with the inclusion of confidential matters.
Present
Councillor Mrs Vivienne Smith [Chairman]
“ Gary Poston [Vice Chairman]
“ Mrs Helen Adams
“ Mrs Petula M C Hughes
“ Ron Kenyon
“ Andrew Lenz
“ Alan Smallwood
Non-Committee Members in Attendance were Cllrs Andrew Adams, Mrs Jo Chapman, Victor Kelly, Anthony Minshall, and Ms Jayne Taylor.
Parish Administrator Lesley Hough
There were three members of the Public in attendance
Part I – Public Session
Due to the Haling Dene Management meeting finishing at 7.25 pm all Councillors present, except Cllr Andrew Lenz, agreed the Recreation and Amenities meeting to commence at 7.30 pm.
1712. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from:
Committee Members – No Apologies
Non-Committee Member – Cllr Christopher Manton
1713. VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING
[a] Members of the Council and Public in attendance who declared they were video/recording the meeting were Cllrs Victor Kelly, Andrew Lenz and Gary Poston.
1714. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllrs Mrs Helen Adams and Andrew Lenz Declarations an Interest in Agenda Item 8 – Allotment Pond
1715. DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST (DPI)
Cllrs Mrs Helen Adams and Andrew Lenz had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Agenda Item 8 – Allotment.
1716. MINUTES
Resolved that:
[a] The minutes of the meeting of 24th October 2024 be approved as a true and correct record and signed by the Chairman.
[b] The Follow Up sheets for October were received.
1717. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
[a] It was noted the Recreation and Amenities printouts for the year would be included on the February Full Council agenda.
[b] It was noted the Burial Ground printouts for the year would be included on the February Full Council agenda.
Recreation & Amenities
1718. GRASS CUTTING AND HORTICULTURAL CONTRACTS
[a] The quotations were received and considered to undertake the above for a three-year Contract with the option to extend for an addition two years which will commence on 1st April 2025.
It was noted the above would be considered by both the Haling Dene Management and Recreation and Amenities Committees as it covers both Committee budgets.
Resolved that:
[i] The PA re-advertise the Horticultural Contract and this be included on the March Full Council agenda for consideration.
[ii] M Bissell Tress and Hedges to ask to confirm what equipment he would use for the grass cutting and the pricing for additional cuts and this be included on the February Full Council agenda for consideration.
1719. SPEEDING ISSUES WITHIN PENKRIDGE
[a] A report was received and considered from Cllr Poston regarding the above.
Resolved that:
[i] A letter be sent to the SCC Leader together with Cllr M Deaville expressing concern of the speed of traffic travelling through the village.
[ii] SCC be requested to consider the installation of an up-to-date static camera along the A449.
[iii] Copies of both the above letters be copied into Sir Gavin Williamson.
[iv] The above be included on the February Full Council agenda.
1720. ALLOTMENT POND
[a] Consideration was given to if the Council would allow ponds on individual allotments.
Resolved that:
[i] The PA seek independent advice
[ii] A site meeting be held.
[iii] This item be included on the February Full Council agenda for consideration.
[b] To consider and amend the Allotment Rules and Regulations.
1721. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday 27th March 2025 at 7.00 pm.
The meeting closed at 8.20 pm
Chair: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________