2026 Minutes (Amenities and Open Spaces Committee)

John Eve field

• Goal posts – One post has started to rot and the second is showing signs of wear.  Initial feelers are being made to see of a utility company would be able to supply replacement poles to use free of charge so that we can update the goal posts – on-going.

BMX Track

• A report was received in May 2026 by a user of the tack, reporting that electric scooters, radio-controlled cars and small children are using the BMX track, hence presenting a hazard to BMX users.  MDTC will monitor the situation and report back at this meeting, a notice is being drafted to be placed on the BMX track…This BMX track is for BMX users, it prohibits use for radio- controlled cars, electric scooters and small children to play in this area due to Health & Safety concerns.
• A further incident has been reported in this period of people using electric scooters on the track, this has been reported to the Police and a crime reference number has been obtained.
• The field is scheduled for a RoSPA inspection in August as well as the BMX Track.

Town Centre

• Hanging baskets – Were installed in June 2026.

Clerk’s Report

• Wickstead – Pendulum Swing repairs have been made.
• New Tractor for the Park Keepers arrived 15/5/26
• Defib change of location.  Exploring the possibility of locating a defib in the Tattershall Drive area has identified the following; there is no power source, a solution would be to have a wind & solar post for installation and these have an average cost of 3K plus installation cost of circa. £700.  Planning permission may apply as it is likely to be SKDC land.  An alternative solution is for a different location to be identified that would be at less cost.  Members discussed this point at the meeting and agreed to keep searching for a location that has an electric supply.

Cherry Tree Park

• Water butt/supply – see also agenda item.
• There has been an act of vandalism with graffiti on the back wall, this has been referred to Lincolnshire Police – on-going.

Charter Avenue Children’s Play Area

• Perimeter fencing – next steps of possible tendering continue.
• There are repeated acts of vandalism occurring in the children’s play area, with the new installation of swings primarily being targeted, currently this situation is being monitored.  Councillors discussed this point in the meeting and advised all acts of vandalism to be reported to Lincolnshire Police.

Charter Avenue Allotments

• The local Explorers assisted with the initial clearing up of the existing Allotment areas and we are thankful for their support.  An email has been sent to them thanking them for their work.
• Sectional Fencing – Commenced w/c 29/6/26 and has now been completed.
• There has been an act of vandalism regarding the outer perimeter fence where a section has been damaged, this matter will be reported to Lincolnshire Police and the area will be monitored.
• Additional support has been received by students from the Deepings School, with continuing to clear the Allotment Area. 

Welland Gardens

• Planter and planting – All completed.
• New Bench – Update on a gift from the Round Table on-going.
• Land adjacent to Welland Gardens – No further information at the time of writing this report.

Riverside Park

• Preparing the area for the Raft Race (2/8/26) and The Boundary Event (August BH)
• A bench donated by a local family is in need of some maintenance, the family have arranged for work to be completed and are considering changing the bench for one which is made of more durable material (see also correspondence).
• The out- of- date noticeboard remains a work in progress as we work with other organisation to have the information updated.

Cemetery Driveway

• Raking – Now performing a ration of 2:1 in favour of the Council.  A rota was set up following a meeting held in May 2026, with a ratio of 2:1, however, we have experienced two heatwaves, and this work is deemed unsafe to perform in high temperatures.

Members:  Clerk recommendation to hire mechanical aids for the raking of the driveway, to assist and aid the Park Keepers.

Correspondence – Amenities & Open Spaces – 15th July 2026

Agenda item 6

 No.

Received from

Date Received

Subject

Committee Response

1. 

Lincs Wildlife Trust

26/5/26

Email: Request to raise a banner on the John Eve Field from 26/5/26 to 8/6/26

Approved by Clerks

2. 

Deepings Business Community Awards

27/5/26

Email: Request to raise a banner on the John Eve Field from 1/6/26 to 21/6/26

Approved by Clerks

3. 

Deepings Young Explorers

25/6/26

Email:  Received to acknowledge an email of thanks that had been sent to thank all of the Explorers for their hard work and commitment in helping clear the Allotment ground.  Explorers stating that they really enjoyed the opportunity.  

For Information

Correspondence to be Acted Upon – Received up to 15th July 2026

No.

Received from

Date Received

Subject

Committee Response

1.

BMX User

20/5/26

Email: email correspondence received from a person who uses the track with his family.  Has raised concerns about the use of electric scooters, radio- controlled cars and children playing on the track

For Committee Information

2.

Raft Race Committee

2/6/26

Email:  Seeking advice/guidance regarding work in the Market Place and planning for their event of the 2/8/26

For Committee Information

Update:  This enquiry was passed to the Chair, due to the timescales and planning requirements for the event

3.

Business Contact wishes to provide chargeable services (small group football coaching)

29/5/26

Email:  Seeking permission to use land in the town to host football coaching sessions.  Sessions to be attended by patrons/clients and these are chargeable services. Permission being sought to use MDTC land Tues, Weds, Fri and Sunday weekdays approx. 6pm to 9pm, Sunday’s daytime hours

Committee Response Councillors discussed and unanimously RESOLVED for MDTC land not to be used for commercial use.  Therefore, permission not granted

4.

Business Contact wishes to provide chargeable services (small 1:1/1:2 football coaching)

Note: This is a different applicant to the above

16/6/26

Email:  Seeking permission to use the John Eve Field to host private 1:1 and 2:1 football coaching.  Sessions to be attended by patrons/clints and these are chargeable services.  Permission being sought to use MDTC land 1 day a week, for 3 hours max

Committee Response

Councillors discussed and unanimously RESOLVED for MTDC land not to be used for commercial use.  Therefore, permission not granted

5.

MDTC Councillor

22/6/26

Email: Advised that a report has been made to the Police regarding people using electric bikes on the BMX Track and a Crime Reference number has been allocated

Committee Response

For Information

6.

Local Resident

24/6/26

Email:  Existing wooden memorial bench that is located in Riverside Park, wish to replace with one made of more durable material

Committee Response

Councillors discussed and unanimously RESOLVED to agree to the changing of the bench and offered practical support to the resident to enable the change

7.

Local Resident

9/7/26

Email: Resident seeking a work opportunity

Committee Response

Councillors discussed and asked the Clerk to acknowledge the email, at this point in time there are no vacancies within the town