18 February 2025 Pavilion Committee
Minutes of a meeting of the New Pavilion Committee held 19:00hrs, Tuesday, 18 February 2025, in the Bridge Room at the Curlew Centre, Sutton Bridge.
Present: Cllr D Cook, Cllr S McLaughlin, Cllr M Middleton (Chair), Cllr A Scarlett, Cllr M Philpott,
Co-opted non-voting members Mr D Wall, Mr D Earth, Mr L Marchant, Mrs V Smith, Mr C Brandon-King,
Mrs C Smith (clerk) Public: 3
25.012. Apologies – none received.
25.013. There were no declarations of interest or requests for dispensation.
25.014. Public Representations - none.
25.015. It was resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 21 January 2025.
25.016. PlayZone Match Funding – it was reported that the match funding had been found from levelling up funds at the District Council and the project should be built by Autumn 2025.
25.017. Demolition of the old Pavilion - the building was unfit for purpose and will be removed. The New Playzone would be sited where the old pavilion is now and a new pavilion would be built along side, nearer to the car park. DE and VS were trying to arrange temporary accommodation for the 2025 season. Funding was available from local funders and applications needed to be put forward.
25.018. Removal of Trees – The line of overgrown trees and bushes in the way of the new Pavilion and Playzone were due to be demolished before the end of March. A biodiversity matrix had been completed, and habitat will be replaced.
25.019. Next steps for PlayZone project – a press release and social media posts would raise awareness and ask for anyone hoping to use the playzone to get in touch. This would help to inform the business plan for the facility.
25.020. Pavilion Planning Application – MM reported that M Warre was dealing with the application, she would contact him and check on progress.
25.021. Pavilion Grants and Applications – MM reported that as the majority of funding would be from the Football Foundation. To meet their criteria the building would be a smaller changing facility without a sports hall. New costs were being calculated, and applications could then be made. CB-K reported that the FF application was part complete and would be submitted when costs were known. The application to the East Coast Community Fund had been deferred to July. Other funding would be needed, and applications were drafted for the Solar Farm and Grange Wind Farm. Other funding had been explored but options were limited as many funders only gave to charitable organisations.
25.022. Tequila Circus – The group discussed the circus using the field and were concerned about the timing clashing with building work. The clerk would try to establish firmer time scales.
25.023. Public Representations – A member of the public stated that the Pavilion is priority for Sutton Bridge United to survive. The group discussed the focus on providing a Pavilion and a view was also expressed that the new pavilion should be available for all groups using the Memorial Park.
25.024. Date of Next Meeting - The next committee meeting was scheduled to take place 19:00hrs Tuesday 18 March 2025.
The chairman closed the meeting at 20:05 hrs.