Staining the Multi-play equipment
This will cost approximately £80 using a stain preservative red/brown, which will cover the graffiti - but Parish are checking first the chemicals contained in the stain
Police presence for Playing field
The Parish have requested a police presence in the playing field area to discourage antisocial behaviour
Basketball?Photo: Where should a basketball hoop or pitch go?
There was a report from the playing field committee where a local teenager, Kieron, attended to address the committee regarding the possibility of a basketball pitch. I had met Kieron when I was first canvassing nearly 2 years ago and he had suggested a basketball hoop - my own initial efforts to raise this issue led to interest but nothing happening and I have to confess months went by before I was reminded that nothing had happened - I should have done this earlier but suggested to him that he presents the case with his friends direct to the committee. He has now done this and investigations are underway.
A full size pitch would be 40’ x 94’ and would fit where the bike ramps are currently, or on the other side of the football pitch. The preferred location would be by the bike ramps. Another option is just a hoop? Grants are being investigated and Kieron agreed to find out more information about the requirements of the pitch plus numbers of potential users of the pitch. A full size pitch could also double up as a tennis court. There was a suggestion that the children help run the management of the basketball pitch and also organise a tournament to ensure regular use. A grant will be essential to the go-ahead of this project. Certainly in my view many Parishes are good at providing stuff for younger children like swings etc but not so great for older kids - here is something wonderfully positive - let us hope it bears fruit....and talking of fruit....
Community Orchard
An information board is planned to let us know what is what in the orchard. Meanwhile the rough area next to the play area will need clearing again soon. This could be a project for the Supervised Prison Work Parties – this will be discussed after more information available concerning the service.
Railings along Ruscombe Road
These are damaged and broken in places. A quote for refurbishment is being sought.
Lower Street
I've had lots of correspondence on this - recently seeking particularly that now the work has started that the footpath reopens as soon as possible - the Parish are also wanting to ensure that the stone to be used on the repair of Lower Street is real stone and not reconstituted stone above ground level
School planters
The school said that they would be happy to plant and look after any planters placed along the railings by the school. The Parish are also seeking local opinion regarding placing a bench seat by the bus stop near the playing field car park.
Street Lights
The Parish map has been updated and lights to be left on after midnight have been clearly marked. There is also one new lamp request between the playing field and the school on the footpath – there is a telegraph pole in the correct location.
Laburnum Crescent questionnaire responsesFour responses were received, 3 of which indicated that they would like a flowering tree. The last tree was damaged by the gang mower, so the replacement tree will need a better tree guard. Prices are being sought. Great stuff that community has been consulted - I suggested a new tree many months ago - see previous blogs.
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