Agenda item

a.  Departmental Report;

The Service Delivery Manager reported on the Departmental Report received and contained within the circulated reports pack.

Waterside Christmas tree electric supply

Members considered the replacement of the electric supply and fittings at Saltash Waterside, land adjacent to the Union Pub.

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and RESOLVED:

1.    To purchase a larger cylinder at the best price to allow for safe installation of the Waterside Christmas Tree;

2.    To allocate the cost working within budget ensuring best price against budget code 6515 Festive Lights Maintenance and Electricity;

3.    That the Service Delivery Manager ensures Health and Safety tests are carried out and are sufficient for the supply of Christmas lighting from the Union Pub.

Peace Garden Boat

Members requested the Service Delivery Manager reports back at the scheduled June Services Committee meeting should the Memorial Peace Garden Boat not be re-planted to ensure it is in bloom for the Summer months.

Notice Board, Callington Road

Members discussed the necessity and usage of the notice board situated at Callington Road.

It was proposed by Councillor Peggs, seconded by Councillor Miller and RESOLVED to vire the 2023-24 balance of £938 from budget code 6504 Street Furniture to budget code 6570 EMF Notice Boards subject to the 2023-24 balance not reducing after year-end adjustments.

Members requested a review of the notice boards to take place and ensure Town Council business and events are displayed clearly.

Fore Street Bench

Members are asked to consider moving the existing bench at Isambard House to Fore Street, the cost of a new plaque and repair to the damaged bench up to £250.00 allocating to budget 6504 Street Furniture (maintenance).

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor Griffiths and RESOLVED to approve replacement of the damaged plaque and Fore Street bench with costs covered by the oppositions insurers.

Longstone Toilets

The Service Delivery Manager updated Members on recently experienced vandalism at both Belle Vue and Waterside Toilets.

Members discussed various options to alleviate and prevent vandalism incidents and the cost impact on the public purse, as well as the necessity to provide public conveniences in Saltash.

It was proposed by Councillor Peggs, seconded by Councillor Mortimore and RESOLVED:

1.    To continue to operate the public conveniences at Longstone Park during the hours of 8:30am to 5pm for the Summer period only;

2.    That the Service Delivery Manager records comprehensive data of all future incidents and associated cost for consideration at all scheduled Services Committee meetings;

3.    The Chairman of the Services Committee to liaise with the Chairman of Governors at Saltash Community School to discuss further education be provided on the impact of vandalism within the community.

b.  Grounds Maintenance Works;

It was RESOLVED to note.

c.   Work Request Log;

It was RESOLVED to note.

d.  Vandalism and Anti-Social Behaviour Report;

It was RESOLVED to note.

e.  Statutory and Mandatory Building Asset Checks.

It was RESOLVED to note.