Recreation Committee
The
Playing Field in Melton Road is one of the proudest possessions of the village.
It was opened in 1952 and replaced the Garrod Memorial Playing Field in
Dock Lane.
The field provides football pitches and tennis courts and, added, in December 2005, a fine range of modern play equipment. These recent additions were made by the Parish Council through a working group headed by Cllr Pam Ferguson. They comprise nine new pieces of play equipment, improved safety surfacing materials and play equipment aimed at three distinct groups 0-5. 6-12 and teenagers.
The
cost of the new equipment was largely met by funds from Biffaward, a fund
established by Biffa Waste Services using its qualifying contributions under
the landfill tax regulations. Other businesses contributed as well,
as did the County and District Councils and number of private individuals.
The field is looked after by our groundsman Keith Stebbings, who makes sure that the grass is cut, the equipment kept in good order and the signs of occasional vandalism are cleared away. Sadly he also has to deal with litter and dog mess left behind by some of our visitors. The gates are locked at 8.00 p.m., or dusk if earlier.
The playing fields adjoin Burkes Wood, a part of Melton Woods, which also belongs to the village having been given by the late Sir Roland and Lady Burke.
The recreation committee is responsible for the management and promotion of the playing fields, Burkes Wood, footpaths and rights of way, pavilion, play equipment, tennis courts and acts for the council in dealing with tree matters.
Councillors on the Recreation Committee are:
Cllrs Butterwick, Dann, Ferguson, Hilson and Martin
Agenda
29th September 2008
Supporting Papers
Tree Preservation Orders
The Red House Yarmouth Road Melton IP12
1QE
4 Norman Close Melton IP12 1JT
Hutchinsons Meadow Melton Road Melton
Decision Notices
Old Wilford Barn Station Road Melton
IP12 1PX
Minutes