Issue - meetings

This report presents an update on the Committee Action Tracker.

The Committee received a report presenting an update on the Committee Action Tracker.

The following matters were considered:

a)            Conditions of Hack Canter Ride. The Chair explained that the required work had been completed. This was confirmed by the Member from the Training Grounds Management Board. The Member explained that the Epsom Downs Riders Protection Society Member had been shown the work and was happy with the results.

b)            Noticeboards on the Downs. The Chair informed the Committee that the content has been finalised and signed off, and the prints are on order. He asked members and invited representatives to assist in putting up the printed content onto the noticeboards, once it arrives. The Chair thanked the Committee for their patience on this item.

c)            Toilets on the Downs. The Chair raised that there is a possibility of putting in a Community Infrastructure Levy application for funding for the project.

d)            Events on the Downs. The Chair stated that communication for events on the downs is greatly improved. He thanked officers for their efforts on this area.

e)            Dog Walking. The Chair informed the Committee that they are currently in the process of organising a pilot training and awareness scheme for dog walking on the downs, for Langley Vale residents, with a look to offer the scheme to a wider audience following the pilot scheme. Councillor Froud declared that she is a licensed dog walker and home boarded. The Chair noted the comment. The Chair raised that the relevant stakeholders will be consulted whilst the scheme is being planned.

f)             Local Government Reorganisation. The Chief Executive informed the Committee that the Council’s legal team and operational services have been asked to create a briefing note on the Epsom and Walton Downs Conservators and Consultative Committee. This note will then be submitted to the relevant workstream. This will fall under land, property, and legal. The Chair raised that currently the Conservators have six Epsom and Ewell Borough Councillors as part of their membership. He highlighted that with the new East Surrey Council; there is no certainty or guarantee that the councillors sitting on the Conservators going forwards will be from the local area.

g)            Car Park Management Plan. The Chair agreed to provide an update following the meeting. He explained that there are various car parks across the downs which are under the control of the Jockey Club and the Downskeepers, and the item on the action tracker is about managing their usage and time.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Note the status and update on actions listed in the Committee Action Tracker.