Enhancement and Preservation Committee Meeting
Agenda
ENHANCEMENT AND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of Eccleshall Parish Council Enhancements and Preservation Committee will be held on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at Eccleshall Community Centre, after a meeting of the Highways and Transport Committee.
1. Apologies
2. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 13th August 2025.
3. Asset inspections:
- To receive an update and request members to submit their outstanding asset inspection reports to the Clerk urgently
4. Refurbished BT box on the Washpits – to note its current use and the effectiveness of for community events
5. Croxton play area:
- To receive the latest inspection report, consider any actions arising and report back on work completed since the last meeting
6. Biodiversity enhancements:
- To provide any project updates
7. Beech Road:
- To receive any updates on boundary ownership concerning the request to reduce the height of the fir trees and consider the erection of a new boundary fence in that area
- To appoint an inspector for the annual and operational inspections
- To note next steps for planting scheme and any suggestions to feed into the next working group meeting
8. To consider if the committee wish to consider the provision of goalposts on the Jubilee Playing field
9. To feedback on removal of dead Cherry Tree and consideration of suitable replacement on the Stone Road near the Burgage
10. To consider and approve the quotations for Christmas trees and lighting installation
11. Elford Heath – Great Crested Newt pond project update
12. Lengthsman Scheme:
- To feedback on recent activity and collate any new work requests
- To consider the quotation for digging off the pavement – Washpits to Kerry Lane
13. To consider future activities and agree a budget for the financial year 2026/27
14. Correspondence:-
15. Items for next meeting.
16. Date of Next Meeting – 3rd December 2025, following the planning meeting.
S. J. Worden………
Clerk to the Council – 25/09/2025
Minutes