PADDOCK WOOD TOWN COUNCIL
The Podmore Building, St Andrews Road, Paddock Wood
Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6HT
Telephone: 01892 837373
www.paddockwood-tc.gov.uk
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE ESTATES COMMITTEE to be HELD ON Monday 10th March 2025 in the Day Centre Commercial Road at 7.45 pm.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Cllrs R Atkins, D. Kent, A. Mackie, R. Moon, L. Norcott, B. Robichaud, D. Sargison, J. Thompson
APOLOGIES
ES90 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
ES91 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS
To APPROVE the minutes of the meeting held on the 10th February 2025.
ES92 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING NOT COVERED ELSEWHERE
The work at Green Lane ponds has now been completed. The fence around the pond adjacent to The Spinney needs replacement and costs will be obtained from the contractor.
The order the Hanging baskets has been placed.
The order for the work at the Cemetery has been placed and will take place week commencing 14th April. The Cemetery will be closed to burials & vehicles during the period the work is taking place.
The boards have been removed from the front of the veranda at the Memorial Pavilion.
The safety inspection did not take place to the old Allotment Store as the inspector went the wrong location. The inspection has been rebooked for the 13th March 2025.
The tractor has been returned after the snagging issues had been resolved.
ES93 PADDOCK WOOD FOOTBALL CLUB
To consider the attached request from PWFC to move its Saturday morning training from St Andrews Field to the Memorial Field.
ES94 PITCH IMPROVEMENTS
To consider the attached report
ES95 DOG FOULING CAMPAIGN
To consider the attached report
ES96 GARDEN THERAPY
The Clerk and Committee chairman attended a recent Zoom meeting with the legal advisor from the National Allotment Society. He confirmed that allowing charities or groups to take an allotment was acceptable. This is also covered on their website (see attached) The tenancy agreement should be in the name of the organiser so there is a direct contact.
It is recommended that a meeting should be arranged with all parties, including a representative from the Allotments, to progress this.
ES97 GATES FOALHURST WOOD
Over the weekend of the 8th/9th February a car was burnt out in the car park of FHW. The car park gate was rammed and needs to be replaced. The chain snapped on impact.
The police arranged for the removal of the car and a claim has been lodged with the Council’s insurance company for replacement gate. The overhead barrier is also in need of replacement although this is not due to the incident.
Members are asked to consider and agree.
- Whether to replace the overhead barrier
- Style of gate – it is recommended that a barrier is installed rather than a gate as it would be harder to ram/break into at there will be no chain.
- If members wish to replace the overheard barrier, then the style of barrier. The Council’s contractor has put forward one suggestion and quote for consideration. Other styles of barrier can be found on https://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/barriers-c1157/height-restrictor-barriers-c1010
Whilst the gate will be replaced under the Council’s insurance policy, the overhead barrier will need to be paid for from the Council’s own funds. There is currently £17,000 in the FHW reserve.
ES98 BENCHES
To consider the attached report.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
ES99 ESTATES MANAGER’S REPORT
To receive an update from the Estates Manager on any other issues not covered elsewhere on the agenda.
ES100 WHITE’S CORNER
The estates team will be looking to carry out improvements to White’s Corner this spring. This will include removal of the hedge if possible.
ES101 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will take place on 14th April 2025.
NICHOLA REAY
Clerk to the Council
3rd March 2025