Document Date
09/07/2025
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
Wollaston Parish Council
Wollaston Parish Council
Document Date
09/07/2025
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
WOLLASTON PARISH COUNCIL
PLAYING FIELD & PARKS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON
Wednesday 9th July 2025, 7pm
At The Village Hall, High Street, Wollaston
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT
Green, Jones, Mitchell, Perry, Savage (Chair), Silsby and Mrs S. Grant (Clerk).
PUBLIC PRESENT
None
APOLOGIES
Apologies from Cllr Atkinson, Mr Cotter and Cllr Hodson.
REVIEW PROCEDURES – STANDING ORDERS & RISK ASSESSMENT
The Standing Orders and Risk Assessment were reviewed and signed.
MINUTES
The minutes of the last meeting from 4th June 2025 were agreed unanimously and signed as a correct record.
FINANCES
Finances to end of June 2025 together with budget figures to the end of June 2025 had been circulated – no issues.
The tractor maintenance costs are slightly over budget, to be reviewed for 2026/27.
PLAY EQUIPMENT AND ADULT GYM INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
MUGA UPDATE
No issues, usage has slowed down slightly but still being used regularly. The recycle bin has been moved nearer to the courts.
POCKET PARK
Due to Scott Bader Security not unlocking/locking the new padlock, it was agreed that going forward the padlock is now removed. Mr Thompson continues to work hard keeping the garden tidy.
SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORT
Ground maintenance work completed on the two football pitches, although in need of rain, sprinklers are being used.
The Vics have been accepted into the Combination League Division 3 with 22 players. The Vets have moved to Northampton league from the Milton Keynes league which will alleviate travelling. No updates from the Youth football, but areas continue to be roped off to assist the grass.
New volunteer field grass cutters have been recruited
– Clerk to send tractor safety and operating forms to Mr Jones for the new users to sign and return.
Cricket – School festivals have been successful and the U13/15’s youth have been selected for Northamptonshire in the Regionals. All 3 adult cricket teams are doing well.
Car parking – a recent cricket event trialled roping off an area in the field and 80 cars were accommodated, 50 in the car park and approximately 30 in the field. Going forward for planned events, this process will be used (weather and ground permitting).
PURCHASES REQUIRED
Flat swing seat for the Playing Field area and log for St Mary’s balance circuit. It was agreed to continue to monitor the pest control requirement for the moles.
FIELD MAINTENANCE/MATTERS RELATING TO THE FIELD
Mr Silsby has applied weed killer to the courts and car park; please can this be carried out in the compound area.
Thank you to Mr Johnathan Rollins who has cleared the car park and entrance of vegetation and weeds.
Rabbit pest control is ongoing and will continue into the winter season.
Mr Silsby and Mr Perry to obtain quotations for end of season field maintenance for the entire field (scarify/Verti cutting and fertiliser) to reduce the cracking caused by excess clay. The possibility of using some of the excess S106 monies for the maintenance of pitches was discussed. Clerk to write to NNC to clarify.
The car park fencing is in need of replacement as showing signs of wear and tear due to be over 20 years old, this would not be covered by the S106 agreement.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 7pm at the Village Hall, High Street, Wollaston.
There being no further business the Chair thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 8:pm.