March 2026 Minutes
Market Deeping Town Council – Amenities and Open Spaces Committee
Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 6.45 pm held in the Town Hall Chambers, Market Deeping. Cllr Broughton presided over Cllr Debbie Jones, Cllr Dick Hughes, Cllr Paul Hanson, Cllr Jean Sked and also present was the Clerk.
63. Chairman’s Welcome and Introductions
Cllr. Broughton extended a very warm welcome to all to the meeting.
64. To note apologies and accept valid reason for Absence
Cllr Jayne Reed, due to work commitments.
65. Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011
There were no Declarations of Interest.
18.50pm Cllr Jean Sked arrived at the meeting and was welcomed by the Chairman.
66. Minutes of a previous AOS meeting held on the 14th January 2026
It was RESOLVED unanimously to accept the minutes of the meeting as a true and accurate record of the meeting. The Chairman signed the minutes.
67. Clerk’s report and update on work of the Park-Keepers
Members had received a copy of the report prior to the meeting.
Agenda Item 5
Clerk’s and Park Keeper's report 11th March 2026
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John Eve field
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Town Centre
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Clerk’s Report
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Cherry Tree Park
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Charter Avenue Children’s Play Area
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Charter Avenue Allotments
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Welland Gardens
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Riverside Park
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67. Correspondence to be noted and resolved upon
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Correspondence – Amenities & Open Spaces – 11th March 2026 Agenda item 6 |
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Received from |
Date Received |
Subject |
Committee Response |
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WHS |
15/1/26 |
Email: Request for use of the J.E Field on the 3rd March 2026 for the inter school’s cross- country run |
Approved by Chairman, and committee members informed via email Jan 26 |
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NYF |
22/1/26 |
Email: Request for use of the J.E Field on the 10th May 2026 for the annual Tractor Run |
Approved by Chairman, and committee members informed via email Jan 26 |
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Market Deeping Model Railway Club |
22/1/26 |
Email: Request to raise a banner on the John Eve Field 27th April – 10th May 2026 for Stamford Model Railway Exhibition |
Approved by Clerks |
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SKDC |
22/1/26 |
Email: Request to raise a banner on the John Eve Field 28th August – 26th September 2026 to promote a BMX Skilz event (Glebe Field) |
Approved by Clerks, this is re-schedule from February 2026 which was cancelled due to poor weather conditions and adverse field conditions |
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Deepings Library |
22/1/26 |
Email: Request to raise a banner on the John Eve Field 8th January – 10th February to promote a Fund-raising meal |
Approved by Clerks |
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Peterborough Sings! |
22/1/26 |
Email: Request to raise a banner on the John Eve Field 13th February – 9th March 2026 to promote Men United in support of Prostate Cancer UK |
Approved by Clerks |
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Deeping Literary Festival |
26/2/26 |
Email: Request to raise a banner on the John Eve Field AND on the Town Hall 15th April – 3rd may 2026 to promote the Deepings Literary Festival |
Approved by Clerks |
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Correspondence to be Acted Upon – Received up to 11th March 2026
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No. |
Received from |
Date Received |
Subject |
Committee Response |
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Gray’s |
21/1/26 |
Email: Request for the use of the J.E Field from either – arrival 5th October to 11th October 026, or, the following week up until the 18th October 2026 |
Approved by Chairman subject to field conditions |
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The Boundary |
4/3/26 |
Email: Request for use of Riverside Park, August BH (TBD) to host a community-based event to raise funds for local charities |
Approved by Chairman and AOS committee members. There will be no field fees for this event for use of Riverside Park |
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Two independent suppliers |
11/3/26 |
Email: x 2 Quotes received regarding the deep cleaning of the Public Toilets. |
Members voted and RESOLVED unanimously to have the Public Toilets deep cleaned and chose the lower quote of £1495.00 plus vat and instructed the Clerk to proceed |
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68. Omega Reports
Omega reports were circulated ahead of the meeting to all members. The Chairman asked if there were any questions. There were none.
69. Allotments: Initial maintenance and repairs of the perimeter fencing, for members to discuss and agree next steps
Members discussed and RESOLVED unanimously for the Clerk to obtain two quotes for the following; a) To provide screening/fencing on existing chain link fence that faces the children’s play area.
b) for the above to be either 5ft or 6ft panels, with concrete posts and mounted on a kickboard.
70. For members to consider and discuss any points in the Open session
There were none
71. To consider items for inclusion on the agenda for the next meeting of Amenities and Open Spaces committee, to be held in the Town Hall Chambers on Wednesday May 13th 2026 starting at 7.00pm to meet in the Council Chambers, Market Deeping.
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