Stisted Parish Council Working Group to Review Equipment Needs for Recreation Ground – volunteers wanted

The Parish Council are seeking to improve the current equipment on the Stisted Recreation Ground and are starting a working group to check what the village think is the most important work to be done.  We are hoping for 3 members from the council and 3 members from the parish / users of the equipment. If you are interested, please read what we are looking for below and send an email clerk@stisted-pc.gov.uk if you would like to join us

The full terms of reference on this page https://stisted-pc.gov.uk/parish-council-committees-and-working-groups/

Overall objectives are:

  • To investigate, research, and report on the priority needs for spend on the recreation ground from the parish and the various users. To include:
    • Equipment (new / repairs / enhancements),
    • footpaths,
    • play surfaces
    • sunshades,
    • provision of water supply or similar (this may be too expensive and of little benefit)
    • anything that the group feel appropriate and achievable.
  • This should include confirming that the equipment meets all groups of users and their needs in the best way possible
  • To investigate the availability of any further grants
  • Make recommendations to council for discussion and approval on the way forward

The group will need to investigate the potential costs of any equipment and be aware that the current £6,000 to £8,000 will have limited purchasing power. As a reference point, the 3 pieces of adult gym equipment were £6,000 on a grant.

The clerk can provide advice if required on applying for Lottery Fund grants and these are typically for £10,000 for the basic grant