Agenda and minutes

To identify items where resolutions may be moved to exclude the press and public

Members to declare any interests they have in the business to be considered at the meeting

To receive any questions or petitions from members of the public

To consider the following petitions referred from the Cabinet meeting held on 13 February 2013 and a presentation from Paul Billington (Director of Culture and Environment) thereon:-

(a) Keep Staff at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground and Verdon Recreation Centre

‘We the undersigned petition the Council to keep staff at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground and Verdon Recreation Centre and also allow time for local residents and users of the facilities to discuss the future of them with the Council before any changes are made and to seriously consider alternatives to current proposals, working with local people and organisations, so that the future of these important facilities can be secured’.

(b) Save Highfield Adventure Playground

‘We the undersigned, believe that Highfield Adventure Playground is a unique and valuable resource in Sharrow, not only for the children and parents that use it but also for the wider community and for Mount Pleasant Park. We feel that the proposal to remove the staff and some play equipment, from April, will have many negative social consequences for local children and our local community. We want the Council to show more support to keeping the playground open.’

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on 21 March 2013.