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Cobtree Manor Estate Update January 2018

Meeting: 25/01/2018 - Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee (Item 53)

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Minutes:

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.