March 2022 (Informal Meeting)

Informal CPC meeting 28th March 2022

Items for discussion:

Events Pro Forma

It was agreed that the Parish Councils should be the signatories to any contract for hire of the park until the ToR are amended to reflect this power being held by CPC

B Moulson had circulated draft documentation: following feedback, final version to be drafted, circulated to CPC and final version shared with PCs for approval

Action: B Moulson

Works on the Park

It was agreed to move the benches by the play equipment away from the waste bin (H&S states seating to be at least 2m from bins – the bin was incorrectly installed by former NPC councillors & WLDC)

Relocation of benches, wood treatment etc to take place over 2-day weekend by early May

PPE to be purchased – goggles, gloves, dust masks

Basic tools to be purchased – minimum required to be determined by I Brooke

Open Consultation Event - priority

Consultation to be held one Sunday in May, with free refreshments. I Brooke to check school availability. Displays to be created on planned works, future aspirations for the park etc to inform the next Action Plan.

(D Leah requested copies of the grant applications submitted so far, out of interest)

Events Programme 2022

A modest number of events to be held this year:

Scarecrow Festival in July

Family Fun Day in September

Craft Fair and Christmas Jumper Walk in December

Future Training Programme

It was agreed that it would be appropriate for certain members of the CPC to gain knowledge/certification / undertake training for:

  • First Aid
  • Food Hygiene
  • Disclosure & Barring Service (certificates) – for working with children/young people/vulnerable adults
  • Fire Awareness / Safety
  • TEN – Temporary Events Notice – when is this needed