Agenda item

1)  Friends of Alice Park update

Cllr Rob Appleyard confirmed that there was no update since the previous meeting and as the Trust was not able to take this forward, anyone looking to establish a Friends of Alice Park Trust would need to bring a proposition to the Trust.  It was agreed that it would be useful to publicise this in the local community.

The Parks and Trees Team Leader reported that the Council worked with the charity “Your Park Bath and Bristol” which was looking at running a programme to support “Friends of” groups and so anyone interested in setting up a Friends of Alice Park could get support to take this forward.

2)  Alice Park Community Garden

The Chair updated that following the previous meeting, Property Services had been approached about drawing up a formal agreement between the Trust and Community Garden project to ensure that the project was supported while maintaining a consistent approach to any commercial activity in the park. 

RESOLVED that Property Services be requested to give an update in advance of the next meeting in relation to drawing up a formal agreement between the Alice Park Trust and the Community Garden project.

3)  Position of entrance to the play area

The Chair reported that the last informal meeting of the Trust had agreed that the entrance to the play area should be moved to the upper end of the fenced area as its current position near the café was causing some congestion. 

RESOLVED

(1)That the moving of the entrance to the play area be agreed.

(2)That the Parks Team prepare a costings and estimated timescale for carrying out the work.

4)  Notice Boards

RESOLVED that the boards stored at Royal Victoria Park be transported to Alice Park by the Parks Team and stored in the café pending their installation.

5)  Repair of Seating

The Parks Manager undertook to look into whether the broken seating had been repaired.

6)  Skatepark and Graffiti

Members noted that the skatepark was regularly being cleaned to remove graffiti and agreed that a sign prohibiting graffiti erected.  It was noted that the current surface reflected the sun, and the graffiti made the surface less bright for users and it was suggested that a graffiti artist could be commissioned to create a permanent piece of art which may also prevent further unwanted graffiti. 

RESOLVED

(1)  That a sign prohibiting graffiti be erected in the skate park area and the project manager be asked if there was money in the skate park budget to pay for the sign.

(2)  Cllr Wright to seek the views of users on the skate park surface and whether a commissioned piece of graffiti art would deter unwanted graffiti as an alternative solution to the regular cleaning of the area.

7)  Cycle Racks

In response to a suggestion from Cllr Wright, Members agreed that cycle racks should be installed at the park. 

RESOLVED that Cllr Wright investigate options for installing cycle racks in the park.

8)  Cherry Trees

Cllr Wright expressed concern that the recently planted cherry trees had been staked and their root balls may be damaged as a result. 

RESOLVED the Parks and Tree Team Leader undertook to speak to the Tree Officer with a view to removing the stakes from the cherry trees.

9)  Bee Bold Awards

RESOLVED that Cllr Wright research the application process for the West of England Combined Authority Bee Bold Awards.