17 January 2023 Extraordinary Assembly of Sutton Bridge Parish Meeting
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Minutes of an Extraordinary Assembly of Sutton Bridge Parish Meeting held 18:00hrs Tuesday, 17 January 2023 held in the Diamond Hall of the Curlew Centre.
Present:
Parish Council Chair: Cllr Anne Scarlett
Parish Council Clerk: Mr Robert Smith
Parish Council Admin Assistant: Mrs Karen Croxford
Guest speaker: Mr Roger Sandell, Ridge and Partners LLP, Mr Andrew Oglesby, Oglesby & Limb Ltd
Parish Council Members: Cllr Chris Brewis, Cllr David Bruch, Cllr Michael Booth, Cllr Simon Booth Cllr Kim Davies, Cllr Rachael Goodwin, Cllr Michelle Pitt, Cllr Colin Robinson, Cllr Terry York.
Other local electors: Five
Other non-residents: Two
1. Welcome
1.1. The chair, Cllr Anne Scarlett gave welcome.
2. Apologies for absence
2.1. Apologies were received from Mr D Smith (SBUFC).
3. Previous minutes
3.1. It was agreed to approve the minutes of the Parish Meeting held 01 November 2022 as an accurate record.
4. Update on plans for a new pavilion in the Memorial Park
4.1. The chair handed over to Mr Sandell to provide an update on the new pavilion project.
4.2. Mr Sandell explained that since the last meeting the Parish Council had appointed Oglesby & Limb Ltd as architects to work on the design of the new pavilion. No final decisions had been made at this stage and he was working with the architect and committee to work out the best location for the building.
4.3. Mr Sandell handed over to Mr Oglesby from Oglesby & Limb Ltd to provide a further update.
4.4. Mr Oglesby introduced himself as the architect for the project and indicated that some initial design boards had been placed around the hall.
4.5. He explained that they were a rough plan and basic design at this stage and that three locations had been analysed around the Memorial Park as possible positions for the new pavilion.
4.6. The locations included behind the current Curlew Centre, site of the existing pavilion and on the opposite side of the field on the south side. However, after an initial assessment location three on the south side had been disregarded.
4.7. Each location had its own advantages and disadvantages which needed further investigations so that a footprint for the building could be established and a programme of works could begin.
4.8. The chair invited comments about the Project from the meeting.
4.9. It was asked if any consideration had been given to extend the car park as this could get very busy during home games especially when the Curlew Centre had a function on as well. The clerk reported that the Parish Council were currently looking into the possibility of demolishing the old toilet block and garden to allow for extra parking spaces.
4.10. Cllr Robinson asked if the building could include a second storey. Mr Oglesby stated that this had not been ruled out as it did present some advantages and disadvantages which were being investigated.
4.11. It was questioned if the building would need to be built on a high level due to flood risk. Once the planning stage had been submitted more information would be known. Mr Oglesby replied and stated that this building would be classed as less vulnerable than a resident dwelling, so it was expected not to be as high as some other properties in the area.
4.12. Cllr York asked if any provisions had been made for storage. Mr Oglesby reported that this had been included in the schedule of accommodation and was being investigated.
4.13. It was asked if the new pavilion would be solely for football use. The clerk reported that the Parish Council had stated that the building should be available for all users and provide a dual use. However, no other sports had yet come forward.
4.14. Cllr Brewis asked if storage will be exclusive to just football or could they be used for other sports. Mr Sandell reported that this was currently being investigated and that storage was more about security rather than heating the area and could possibly be built away from the building or added on at a later date.
5. Update on management of the District Council parks in the Parish affecting plans for new play equipment.
5.1. The clerk reported that no response had been received by South Holland District Council concerning the discussion document that the Parish Council had submitted. The Rt Hon Sir John Hayes CBE MP had sent the District Council a letter about play equipment in Sutton Bridge. The clerk would continue to chase this matter up.
6. There were no other matters.
7. Next Meeting.
7.1. The date for the next Assembly of the Parish Meeting would be published in due course.
There being no other business, the meeting closed at 18:30 hrs