Issue - meetings

Verbal update by Ailsa Cunningham, Team Leader Operations

Ailsa Cunningham advised that once the remedial works are completed to make the woods safe that Amenity Services will undertake any other repairs as necessary.  It was noted that it would be good to have an update on the bridge position for the next meeting and that the recent vandalism in the park will require work to repair.

Decision

The Committee noted the update provided and agreed that an update on the bridge would be provided at the next meeting.

(Ref:   Verbal update by Amenity Services, Team Leader)

Verbal update by Ailsa Cunningham, Technical Officer

Mark Haining reported that any maintenance work that was required would be added to the winter schedule.

Martin Grafton flagged the boundary concerns previously identified by Friends of Duchess Woods, specifically trees and branches which have the potential to cause damage to properties, specifically at the cricket club. Martin also highlighted growth of Japanese Knotweed and pot holes at the Kathleen Park entrance to the Woods.

Decision

Mark Haining agreed to highlight the concerns raised by Martin Grafton to Ailsa Cunningham.

Verbal update by Ailsa Cunningham, Technical Officer

Ailsa Cunningham had intimated her apologies on the morning of the meeting and no update regarding the budget, or involvement of the Service, was provided.

Matt Offord flagged the boundary concerns previously identified by Friends of Duchess Woods, commenting that this would be a big issue in terms of the decision recently made by the Council not to renew the Management Agreement when it expired. The main issue was in regard to the East boundary as there are trees and branches which have the potential to cause damage to properties in this area.  Sean McCay commented that it was important that the Council meet their obligations in terms of the existing agreement.