Mrs Elizabeth Buckingham
updated the Committee on the day to day work on the Estate and the
issues that affected its management.
Cobtree Manor
Park
Maintenance of the park over the autumn and winter period
included shrubbery maintenance and tree works. An application had been submitted for Green Flag
status for 2018/19.
Various events had been organised including three Autumn and Halloween themed drop in craft sessions
and a Santa 5km course.
The Men in Sheds project continued to thrive and was looking to improve the building and
facilities by seeking funding for the roof insulation and septic
tank installation.
The
Committee was keen for work to progress on the Elephant House and
requested that Mrs Buckingham obtain copies of the quotations for
works from the Men in Sheds Group in order that a decision could be
made on a contribution to the work from the Cobtree Manor Estate Trust Committee.
Visitor Numbers –
There had been a healthy increase in visitors in 2017 in the Park
but a slight decrease in numbers at the Golf Course due to the wet
weather.
Car Park – The
car park income remained healthy, being above target at year
end.
Incidents – There had been a number of
break-ins at the Cobtree Manor Park
Visitor Centre and the Elephant House.
RESOLVED:
That the contents of the Cobtree Manor
Estate Update Report be noted.