Item |
Reason |
Estimated Cost |
Priority |
1. Enlarge Skate Park at Carvers |
The Council has always indicated that once the temporary Health Centre is removed it will consider providing additional equipment at and enlarging the Skate Park at Carvers.
The proposal is for these works to be carried out next year after the Medical Centre has been removed. |
£ 5,000 |
A
Finance from play equip provision which inc. prev. donations for skate park extension therefore nil effect on revenue budget
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2. Tree works |
This is a continuation of implementation of recommendations
from the arboriculturists.
After next year the major works should have been completed and in subsequent years a much smaller budget provision will be required.
This is reflected on the four-year programme. |
£ 5,000 |
A
Finance from revenue budget |
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3. Sports field development Long Lane |
In the period leading up to full implementation of the Council's sport and recreation strategy, it will be necessary to incur expenditure relating to land acquisition and obtaining planning approvals.
Provision needs to be made over each year to cover the administration costs, solicitor's fees, valuation and planning fees and any costs associated with grant applications.
Wherever possible, the expenditure will be treated as capital. It is intended to seek the District Council's approval for the use of developers' contributions for these costs and also appropriate grant applications will be submitted wherever possible.
The four-year programme shows a continuation of costs over the full period of the programme but this will be reviewed each year. |
£10,000 |
A Capital expenditure.
Finance from developers' contributions therefore nil effect on revenue budget |
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4. Upper Kingston allotments |
These are statutory allotments but when the layout for the new sports facility at Long Lane is developed, it is highly likely that these allotments will need to be relocated to enable the best layout of the recreation facilities to be achieved.
There will be costs associated with the move and at this stage it is proposed that a provisional sum be included in the budget for 2008/09.
This provision relates only to the cost of preparing the ground and relocating the allotments holders.
It does not include the cost of acquiring any land. |
£ 5,000 |
2008/09 capital expenditure.
A Finance from revenue budget 2008/09 |
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5. Hightown Road allotments/ Cemetery extension |
The allotments are located on land earmarked for an extension to the Cemetery.
It is now anticipated that there is much less than five years space left in the existing Cemetery and consideration now needs to be given to works to extend the Cemetery.
This will require the termination of the allotment holders' non-statutory tenancies. In addition one of the properties in Hightown Road has its septic tank located within the allotment site.
Provision is therefore needed in next year's budget to meet the cost of investigations into the most appropriate layout for the extension, taking account of current rate of usage and the constraints imposed by the location of the septic tank.
A further provision will need to be made in future years to enable any scheme to be implemented. |
£ 1,000 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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6. The Bickerley/ Pocket Park |
Work is proceeding on a development scheme for the land at the western end of the Bickerley, including Pocket Park.
Once that work is complete it would be beneficial to extend the linkage along the Bickerley to provide a riverside walk.
It is suggested that provision should be made over the next four years to enable discussions to be undertaken with landowners and implement a scheme.
The estimated cost is shown for 2006/07. |
£ 1,000 |
C Finance from revenue budget |
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7. Conversion of Carvers to Town Park |
During next year, the 10-acre field at Long Lane will be ready for use.
This will give the opportunity for youth football to be moved and for the first steps to be taken for the conversion of Carvers to a Town Park by the provision of pathways, a small car park facility and some additional fencing.
It is hoped that seats and trees may well be donated as part of the scheme.
The proposal is for work to be spread over a four-year period and the provision in the estimated cost column relates to the next financial year only. |
£ 2,500 |
C Capital expenditure.
Finance from revenue budget |
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8. Tennis courts at Carvers |
When the hard tennis courts were originally constructed the surfaces were painted green.
This has worn away and the whole surface needs repainting and the court markings re-marked. |
£ 1,000 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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9. Flowerbeds |
Gradual improvements have been made to the flower displays over the past few years.
An additional provision, initially for next year only, should further enhance the appearance of the town during the summer and through the winter months. |
£2,000 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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10. New plant holders |
It is suggested that additional plant holders should be provided in Southampton Road, Fridays Cross and perhaps in the Market Square.
The precise location will need to be determined over the coming months but it is suggested that provision be made to acquire the necessary equipment with a report being made at a later meeting on their exact location. |
£ 2,000 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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11. Replace swings at Ash Grove Play area |
The play area at Ash Grove has been in place for many years.
When it was originally constructed, there were many young children in the area.
The age range has changed and it is not proposed to undertake all of the equipment but instead simply make safe the existing equipment.
A small provision is 2008/09. The figure shown under estimated cost relates to next year. |
£ 500 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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12. Replacement Tractor |
The existing Fiat Tractor is over 25 years old and is virtually at the end of its useful life.
This will need replacing within the next year.
The figure quoted relates to a new small but powerful tractor, although if possible a demonstration model with a low number of hours usage would be suitable if a saving can be achieved on the purchase price.
£9,000 of the cost will be met from the repairs and renewals fund and the balance (£10,000) charged to the General Fund. |
£19,000
- £1000 trade in |
A
Capital expenditure.
£9000 to be financed from provisions, £1000 trade-in, £9000 to be financed from revenue budget |
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13. Mixer drum for white lining powder |
Currently the powder for white line marking is mixed in an open bucket.
This piece of equipment will provide a much safer and faster working facility at a relatively low cost. |
£ 400 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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14. White line sprayer |
With the development of the 10-acre field and the existing work within Carvers, Ringwood School and Poulner Junior and Infant Schools, the single white lining machine is insufficient.
It is proposed to acquire a spray model which will enable more than one site to be dealt with on the same day. |
£ 500 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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15. Aerator |
The existing Pattison aerator machine which is used on the bowling green, tennis courts and cricket square is almost worn out and in addition is exceedingly difficult to use.
This equipment is needed to ensure good grass growth. |
£4,500 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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16. Strimmer |
This equipment is used for strimming around burial kerbstones and headstones and also along the edge of grassed areas.
They have in the past had heavy use but there has been no programme to acquire replacement equipment.
The proposal is for the existing strimmers to be replaced on a phased basis over a number of years as a small tools replacement item.
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£ 500 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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17. Self propelled walk behind rotary mower |
New Health & Safety legislation is reducing the number of hours that staff may use strimmers.
That equipment has been used where it is not possible to cut grass with ride-on machinery.
Alternative means of dealing with that grass are now required and it is proposed to purchase a small walk behind rotary mower to reduce the reliance on the use of strimmers. |
£ 500 |
A Finance from revenue budget |
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18. Ringwood Junior School pavilion and rugby pitches |
This item relates to the Town Council's agreement to allocate £184,000 from the developers' contribution fund to this scheme being promoted by Ringwood Junior School.
The expenditure will be spread over a number of years but this estimated cost column simply shows the total figure. |
£184,000 |
A Capital expenditure.
Finance from developers' contributions therefore nil effect on revenue budget |
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19. Bickerley/Pocket Park |
Redevelopment and enhancement of Pocket Park and area being acquired from Mr & Mrs Hiscock. |
£ 35,000 |
A Capital expenditure.
Finance from developers' contributions therefore nil effect on revenue budget |
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20. Ringwood Bowls Club |
Annual contribution to remedial works to bowling green.per year for 3 years. |
£ 1,500 |
A Capital expenditure.
Finance from revenue budget |
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21. Dr Little Gardens |
External wall requires renovation. |
£ 2,000 |
B Finance from revenue budget |
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22. The Bickerley |
Part of the Bickerley opposite Kings Arms Lane is frequently flooded.
It is proposed to carry out drainage improvements. |
£ 2,000 |
A Capital expenditure.
Finance from revenue budget |
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23. `Pop-up' 10' x 10' shelter at Cemetery |
It has been suggested that a portable canvass shelter should be available for mourners at burials during inclement weather. |
£ 800 |
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