Decision Maker: Executive Shareholder and Trustee Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: August 5, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that:   (i)            The Council’s interests as trustee in Shottermill Recreation Ground and Swimming Pool, Bequest of Joseph Ewart, Recreation Ground (Ridgeway Hill), King George’s Field Hascombe and Hale Recreation Ground football pitch and cricket ground, sports facility be noted. (ii)           The Council’s interest as in The Beacon Hill Children’s Recreation Ground farm as custodian trustee be noted. (iii)          The draft work programme set out at paragraph 6.4.4 be agreed and authority be delegated to the Monitoring Officer to deviate from the work plan where appropriate, in consultation with the Leader of the Council; (iv)          The Council, as the continuing trustee of Hale Recreation Ground, replace Peter Vickers as a trustee under section 36(1) of the Trusts Act 1925, as he is refusing to act, and that Richard Bates be appointed as the replacement trustee; (v)           The Committee offer for the Council to be appointed as a trustee of The Beacon Hill Children’s Recreation Ground farm.