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Penkridge Parish Council
Minutes of the Recreation and Amenities Committee Meeting
held on 25th July 2024 at 8.10 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]
“ Mrs Helen Adams
“ Ron Kenyon
“ Gary Poston
Non-Committee Members in Attendance were Cllrs Andrew Adams, Mrs Jo Chapman, Victor Kelly, and
Anthony Minshall.
Parish Administrator Lesley Hough
There was no members of the Public in attendance
Part I – Public Session
1684. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from:
Committee Members – Cllrs Miss Luana Bills, Mrs Petula Hughes and Andrew Lenz
Non-Committee Member – Cllr Sam Harper-Wallis
1685. VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING
[a] Members of the Council and Public in attendance who declared they were video/recording the
meeting were Cllr Gary Poston.
1686. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Mrs Helen Adams Declarations an Interest in Agenda Item 10 – Allotments.
1687. DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST (DPI)
Cllr Mrs Helen Adams had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in Agenda Item 10 – Allotments.
1688. VICE CHAIRMAN
[a] To elect the Vice Chairman of the Recreation and Amenities and Burial Ground Committee.
There were no nominations put forward for any of the Committee members who were eligible to
stand as Vice Chairman.
Resolved that this item be include on the September Full council agenda.
1689. MINUTES
Resolved that:
[a] The minutes of the meeting of 23rd May 2024 be approved as a true and correct record and signed
by the Chairman.
1690. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
[a] The Recreation and Amenities printouts for the year to date were received.
[b] The Burial Ground printouts for the year to date were received.
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1691. PLAY AREAS
[a] It was noted that Heron, Wolverhampton Road and Horsefair Play Areas were now complete with the
additional equipment. There was only the two new signs for the gym equipment outstanding.
Resolved that Notices be placed on Noticeboards and Social Media advising of the Play Area
upgrades.
1692. VILLAGE MATTERS
[a] It was noted that no quotation had been received to remove the hanging basket tree on Crown
Bridge Island.
[b] Consideration was given to purchasing three Full Barrier Baskets for the River Penk Bridge from
Amberol at a cost of £110 each plus VAT.
Resolved that three Full Barrier Baskets be purchased at a cost of £110 plus VAT each.
[c] Consideration was given to if the Parish Council wished to replace any Noticeboards within the
Village together with additional noticeboards at the Lynehill and Bloor homes sites.
Resolved that costs be obtained for two Noticeboards for the above and permission be obtained.
1693. 2025-2026 SUGGESTIED PROJECTS
[a] The above was received.
1694. ALLOTMENTS
[a] The notes from the Allotment Holders meeting on 23rd May were received and considered.
Councillors present had no comments to make.
[b] The breakdown of the allotment expenditure for 2023-2024 financial year was received.
1695. HIGHWAY MATTERS
[a] Consideration was given to the installation of wooden posts on the grass verge of Wolverhampton
Road where cars are currently parking and using some of the Highway Liaison budget, subject to the
SCC Highways approving.
Resolved that the PA ask SCC for costs.
[b] A response from SCC Cllr Alan White was received following Council’s request for him to attend a
meeting and to update Councillors on what they are doing with the roads in Penkridge.
[c] The PA’s update, was received on the progress of the SID’s order and installation.
1696. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday 24th October 2024 at 7.00 pm.
The meeting closed at 9.10 pm
Chair: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________