Issue - meetings

To agree a Committee Work programme to enable an annual Work Plan to be developed.

The Committee received a report requesting that it agrees a Committee Work programme to enable an annual Work Plan to be developed. 

The Committee received a verbal introduction from the Chief Legal Officer.

The following matters were raised by the Committee:

a)            COVID Memorial: Members spoke about the possibility of having a COVID memorial installed within Nonsuch Park. It was noted that local residents from both Sutton and Epsom used the Park throughout national lockdown, and many lost loved ones as a result of the pandemic.

b)            Queens Green Canopy: Members of the Committee noted that many local Boroughs were looking to plant trees in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee, and suggested that they would like the Joint Management Committee to look into the possibility of implanting a canopy.

c)            Car parking: Members spoke about the potential revenue which could be obtained from car parking. It was noted that some investment would need to be input prior to charging for parking e.g. to mark bays. Members noted the importance of employing strong communications to ensure residents are aware that any car parking fees would be re-invested in the Park itself.

d)            Events: Members noted the events which had previously been hosted in Nonsuch Park, which include the Royal Marsden annual fundraiser and Friends of Nonsuch band. It was noted that it would be of benefit to the Joint Committee if events which had previously been held at the Park could be re-established.

e)            Survey: Members noted the importance of understanding what visitors want from the Park. The Officer suggested that a visitors’ survey could be implemented to establish this.

f)             CIL Funding: Members noted the possibility of proposing a  bid for CIL funding from both Council’s in order to go ahead with some of the proposed works to Nonsuch Park.

Following consideration, it was resolved that the Committee:

(1)      Agreed that it wishes to develop a long term Committee Work Programme which would be brought to every meeting;

(2)      Considered items for inclusion within a Committee Work Programme; these included the Queens Green Canopy and a Covid memorial;

(3)      Considered what matters should be included in the Committee Annual Work plan for 2021-2022.