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Cobtree Estate Update

Meeting: 26/01/2021 - Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee (Item 149)

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Minutes:

The Leisure Manager presented his report providing an update on activities at the Cobtree Manor Estate since the last meeting of the Committee in November 2020.  It was noted that:

 

Cobtree Manor Park

 

The Manor Park continued to be very busy.  Car park income at the end of Quarter 3 was £94,695 compared to the budget of £40,195.

 

The winter tree works were nearly complete, and the play area repairs were being progressed.

 

The previously agreed changes to the Traffic Regulation Order in force in the car park at the Manor Park had been implemented, limiting a vehicle stay in the car park to six hours.  The terms and conditions for permit holders had been updated in line with the new Regulations and the daily stay for a permit holder was also six hours.

 

The work to integrate the Manor Park staff into a new Parks and Open Spaces staffing structure was progressing in line with the timetable.

 

Cobtree Golf Course

 

Following the imposition of a third national lockdown, the Golf Course was now closed.  Planning applications had been submitted by the operator for a new access road in connection with the Golf Course improvement works.

 

Kent Life

 

Kent Life had closed following the imposition of the Tier 4 restrictions.  The operator had applied for an Additional Restrictions Grant, but there was no update on the outcome of the application at present.

 

Cobtree Café

 

Cobtree Café was operating on a take-away basis.

 

Elephant House

 

The situation regarding the works required at the Elephant House would be kept under review, but the building could not be used by anyone at present due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

 

Residential Properties

 

One of the properties was now vacant and the Leisure Manager was exploring the options for its future use with the Housing Services team.

 

In response to a question, the Leisure Manager advised the Committee that comments received from Golf Club members were being sent to the operator through the Club Committee and Club Captain so as not to undermine the democratic process.

 

The Committee thanked the Leisure Manager and his colleagues for their work in managing the Cobtree Manor Estate and the associated contractual issues at this difficult time.

 

RESOLVED:  That the update on the activities at the Cobtree Manor Estate since the last meeting of the Committee in November 2020 be noted.