4th
June 2012 (from SCAN, April 2012)
Getting
Off the Mark
STILTON
AMENITIES STEERING GROUP FUND RAISING
The funding campaign for the Playing
Field project will be launched on June 4th (from 5pm) at the family event to commemorate
the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Help will be needed! So please volunteer your
time by contacting Olive Main 241206 or olive.main@tiscali.co.uk.
Can
you:
- Be part of a working party?
- Help on the evening with security?
- Be our qualified first aider?
- Organise an activity for the young people?
- Run a food stall or a sideshow?
This is not a definitive list - so please
come up with your ideas.
March 2012 (from SCAN,
April 2012)
At the March meeting of the Parish Council, the amended
Terms of Reference were approved so that the Group could move onto the development
phase of the project.
It was agreed that more research was needed on the provision
of playing surfaces.
26th November 2011 (from SCAN,
January 2012)
Pavilioned in Splendour...
AMENITIES
GROUP GAINS SUPPORT FOR PLANS
On Saturday 26th November, Stilton School
hosted a public meeting to discuss plans to develop village amenities. The meeting
was arranged by the Stilton Amenities Steering Group (SASG), a committee of interested
individuals supporting Stilton Parish Council. The meeting was attended by some
30 villagers who had come to hear what plans were being proposed.
ASKING AROUND
Since
the group was formed in early 2011, SASG members have been busy consulting village
groups and other interested individuals. They have considered a wide range of
views and requirements from groups as diverse as Carpet Bowls, Stilton School
Council and the Football Clubs.
NEEDS & WISHES
At the public meeting,
SASG Chairman, Steve Ambler, explained that the village was poorly served in terms
of amenity facilities when compared to other villages of a similar size. Group
member Mark Angus described how they had drawn up a village 'wish list' before
trying to match existing facilities to
those needs. From that analysis, it
emerged that a multi-purpose community pavilion would suit the needs of most organisations.
Mark
explained that the only location that could accommodate such a facility, as well
as offering a co-located children's play area, sports pitches and a hard-court
was the existing playing field at the far end of the village.
CENTREPIECE
The
centrepiece of the proposed project would be a community pavilion which would
include a kitchen, changing rooms, showers, toilets, large multi-purpose hall,
outdoor terrace area and storage spaces. The existing playing field would be developed
to provide two sports pitches, a children's play area and an enclosed hard-court.
The existing skate park would be retained, unchanged. Car parking would be provided
alongside the new pavilion with access via the existing bridleway (previously
the old road.)
COSTS & TIMESCALE
At the meeting, Susan Grey explained
that the total project was expected to cost around £500,000. The capital
needed for the construction could be funded via a combination of 25-year loan
taken out by the Parish Council, grants and fundraising. Indicative costings showed
that the cost-perhousehold
- essentially a contribution via council tax precept
- could be as little as £16 per year based on a Band D property.
Grant
applications to organisations such as Football England, Sport for All and the
National Lottery would be targeted to raise the remaining £250,000.
Susan
went on to explain that, once the pavilion was built, ongoing maintenance and
running costs would be met largely from hire fees and local fundraising. On this
last point, the meeting asked for support in fundraising and for ideas on how
Stilton Cheese Rolling might bring in additional funds over-and-above existing
revenue. Several villagers offered their support but more help will be needed.
In
terms of timescale, Steve Ambler explained that it would likely take 2-3 years
to realise the development.
...AND GIRDED WITH PRAISE!
The
meeting was unanimously in favour of what was suggested, and very encouraging
feedback was received:
'Sounds great, thanks for all the hard work',
'fantastic, lots of people and organisations would be interested in using
it - both from Stilton and the local area'
were just a couple of the comments.
The
Parish Council is expected to vote through the plans at the next meeting. Further
updates will be published in SCAN.
John Baldaro, Secretary, SASG 26th
November 2011
STILTON PARISH COUNCIL AND STILTON AMENITIES STEERING GROUP
Village
Consultation
10:30am in Stilton School Hall
The Amenities Steering Group
has met regularly since its formation in Spring.
At that time it was agreed
that regular public meetings would be held to keep everyone informed. The purpose
of this meeting is:
To receive a report about the emerging ideas from the Stilton
Amenities Steering Group concerning the future development of amenities for the
village
To hear your views on the proposals so far.
All village organisations
and residents are invited.
Come and have your say - help create the village
you want! |
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7th March 2011
8pm,
Stilton Memorial Hall
Inaugural Meeting of the Stilton Amenities Development
Group All are
cordially invited to attend this meeting as an individual, particularly if you
have the skills, commitment and experience necessary to support the work of the
group. All known
village organisations have been invited to send a representative to the meeting.
January
2011
Almost
60 people attended a meeting on 17th January, which brought together representatives
of most village organisations and interested residents of all ages to discuss
a long-term strategy for improving facilites for leisure and sport in Stilton.
It was a positive meeting where organisations showed their willingness to move
forward together to provide multi-purpose facilities for everyone, young and old,
for sport and leisure. From
this meeting it was agreed to set up an Amenities Development Group who would
be tasked with planning the way ahead. The group will need expertise, professional
skills and enthusiasm. If you feel you have something to offer, or can suggest
someone else, please contact Mrs Croll, Clerk to the Parish Council: (mary_croll@yahoo.co.uk) All
village organisations have been asked to fill in a 'wish list' that enables them
to describe in detail what facilities they would ideally like to see provided.
These returns will be the basis on which the Amenities Development Group will
plan any Community Building or developments on the Playing Field, so it is essential
all the forms are returned. |
