Issue - meetings

This report presents an update on the actions that came out of the Epsom and Walton Downs Consultative Committee Meeting on the 16 October 2023.

The Committee noted the status of the actions listed on the Action Tracker.

The Chair provided an update on:

a)            Spoil Heaps. The Member from TBMG shared an update that the works had begun in November, the rain had hampered progress, but the drier weather would enable the works to continue. The Member highlighted that this is an ongoing project with not current end date, but updates could be provided down the line as progress is made.

b)           Oak Trees. The Chair shared that the Streetcare Manager is in conversation with the Member from the TBGM to locate where the new trees should be planted and then the Council’s Tree Officer will be providing assistance on procuring the new trees.

c)            Ice Cream Van. The Chair informed the Committee that this item is currently in progress, with the Streetcare Manager and the Licensing Team looking into the concerns that have been raised. The Chair agreed to provide an update on this item at the next Committee Meeting.

d)           Sycamore Trees. The Chair shared that this item is current in progress and there are conversations happening with the Countryside Team to understand the potential risk before further action is taken. The Chair shared that an update will be brought back to the Committee and this action will continue to be tracked.

e)            Grandstand Volunteers. The Chair confirmed that both volunteers had politely declined any recognition. The Chair expressed thanks to both volunteers for their continued efforts.

f)             Toilets on the Downs. The Chair informed the Committee that there is currently no budget provision for this project so it will be worth looking at different forms of additional funding. The Chair confirmed this was a long-term project that will be looked into further.