Decision details

To consider the progress report provided by the Park Ranger.

1.  That the progress report be noted.

2.  That the Chairman should write on behalf of the Committee to thank those individuals who have contributed effort as volunteers over the period; in particular, the haulage company, DHL.

3.  That the proposed course of action to establish a “Friends” Group for Cobtree Manor Park be endorsed.

Members have agreed that a progress report should be submitted to each meeting of the Committee on the work of the Park Ranger.

The progress report for the period late December 2009 to early April 2010 is attached as Appendix A to the report of the Cobtree Officer.

Members’ attention was drawn in particular to the amount of volunteer effort which has been contributed over the period.  It is proposed that the Chairman write on behalf of the Committee to the individuals concerned to thank them for their efforts.  It is further proposed that special thanks be sent to the haulage company DHL whose staff have contributed the greatest amount of time.

It is a requirement of the Park Ranger’s job description that a ‘Friends’ Group be established for Cobtree Manor Park.  It is proposed to hold a public meeting to progress the matter and a draft open letter to anyone interested in becoming a Friend is attached as Appendix B to the report of the Cobtree Officer.  There is likely to be a charge for hiring the hall for the meeting, but this can be accommodated within existing budgets.

No alternative courses of action are considered appropriate.