Parks committee of Stourport-On-Severn Town Council

Mayor's parlour, Civic Centre, Stourport-on-Severn

2pm Monday 25th September 2023

Minutes

PRESENT: 

Councillors: T Berry; E Burnip; D Morris; H Williams;                                                 

Officers: S Saunders (Town Clerk); K Terry (Parks & Cemetery Superintendent)

10.         APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors K Henderson, P Harrison and

I Schmeising-Barnes.

11.         MINUTES

It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10^th July 2023 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

12.         DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

13.         ADOPTION OF A VOLUNTEERS POLICY

The Town Clerk advised Members that the Council may wish to consider adopting a Volunteers Policy due to the number of possible volunteering opportunities that may arise in the future.  A discussion took place and it was resolved that the circulated draft Volunteer Policy and Procedures be recommended to Council for adoption.

Following a discussion, it was agreed that all Town Council staff should hold an enhanced DBS check.

14.         NEW VOLUNTEER GROUP – PARKS AND OPEN GREEN SPACES

The Town Clerk reported that the Council had been approached by a volunteer group to help with enhancing the bio diversity on town council owned land, i.e. wildflower meadows, planting trees, bird boxes etc.

Members agreed that a volunteer group help the Council on green spaces owned by the town council and the Parks & Cemetery Superintendent would oversee the process by ensuring risk assessments were completed and adhered to and procedures were in place.

15.         QUOTATION – RIVERSIDE DISABLED TOILETS

The quotation for the Riverside disabled toilets not been received and would be reported to the Council meeting on 3^rd October 2023 if received in time.

16.         ANY OTHER BUSINESS

There was no other business.

The meeting closed at 2.30pm.