Agenda and draft minutes

1.    MAIN MEETING – WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS (18:30)

The meeting was chaired by Councillors Sarah Wilson and Conrad Whitcroft who welcomed everyone and set out the housekeeping rules and reminded residents that the meeting was non-political and that due to the current pre-election period due to by election in Heworth would not be having the usual Q+A after the session.

2.    Glen Gardens Play Park Consultation – Kristina Davey – Parks Improvement Officer

Overview:

• Kristina Davey was introduced to speak about Cemetery Road park area as the project manager for the park improvement project.
• The whole city was assessed and scored to decide which parks would receive a certain portion of the funding. Cemetery Road was allocated £25k (with an additional contribution of approximately £7k from Ward Funding.
• On 12 September 2025, Councillors Wilson and Whitcroft, ECO Iain Dunn, Community Officer Sam Watling, Operations Manager Dave Meigh and residents met to discuss what was wanted for the play area.
• Grass area is in good shape and will be left mostly as it is.
• Swing area will be replaced, multi play unit will be upgraded.
• Climbing Wall of some kind likely to remain. Den House upgraded.
• There is an unused space in far corner which will aim to be brought into use.
• ‘Snake’ Wall is likely to be adapted into a new mural and residents hoped to be involved.
• Dave Smith Access Officer also attended to discuss accessibility to ensure plans are inclusive of those with additional needs.
• Appefields and Hobmoor Oaks schools will be consulted before going out to tender.
• Tender aims to be out by the end of March.
• CYC Officers will score all and select top 3 schemes.
• These three will be taken back to the community to decide the winning tender.

Q: Resident noted that the park is often known as ‘Snake Park’ so this should be maintained in some way.

Q: Resident asked if Fishergate School will be included as the children from there often use the park, as do Applefields, Hob Moor and St George’s.

A: Confirmed that St George’s School were notified about the public consultation in the park in September. Other schools would be included in further discussions.

Q: Resident asked if any pans to build in an exercise area like an outdoor gym. A: K.D responded that this was mentioned in the consultation so would be included in discussions but no guarantee that it will make the final project.

Q: Resident mentioned that Fishergate was part of the Opal Project regarding outdoor play outside and perhaps could be linked with this project.

Q: Resident queried how risky the equipment would be, but consultation revealed a request for some more appropriate ‘risk/challenging’ play equipment. This would included in the consultation but all equipment would meet industry standards for safety.

3.    Ordnance Lane Development

Charlotte Bates from the Housing Development Team should have been present to deliver an update but cancelled due to illness and no stand in was provided.

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6:30pm – Ordnance Lane Development Update

Guest: Charlotte Bates – Housing Development Manager

7:15pm – Cemetery Road Play Park Update

Guest: Kristina Davey – Public Realm Project Manager