Agenda item
Hamilton Panthers
Phil Sanderson and Simon Ramsley from the club and Gary Limbert, Football Facilities Project Officer will inform you of the proposals for the teams facilities on Little Knavesmire.
Minutes:
Gary Limbert – Football Facilities Project Officer, Phil Sanderson – Club Secretary and Simon Lansley – Club Representative gave an update on the Hamilton Panthers activity and the proposal for the facility development.
4.1 Club was formed in 1988 based on Little Knavesmire.
4.2 The club is entirely run by volunteers. The age groups start from 6 years old to adult providing continuity from junior to senior game.
4.3 There are 185 registered players at the moment with 3500 players who went through the club since formation.
4.4 Brief history of the club:
- 1995 - moved into mothballed changing rooms in former ROC building at invitation of Council
4.5 The clubhouse is a former Royal Observatory Corps building; it’s a not listed historic building in severe state of disrepair. Clubhouse and pitches need urgent attention.
4.6 The current clubhouse state has adverse affect on recruitment and retention of players and members. Young players do not want to use the building.
4.7 Action plan so far:
- Oct 2010 - Hamilton Panthers committee set up club development working group to provide focus and impetus, and ensure all stakeholders are consulted;
4.8 The initial redevelopment proposals:
· Similar scale - footprint and height;
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· Feb 2011 - begin consulting local community and residents
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Residents were given opportunity to raise questions.
Q Will you provide changing rooms for girls also?
A Yes, there will be changing rooms for girls. Under 11 year olds boys and girls can play together.
Q Have you considered installing solar panels on the roof?
A We are at early stage of planning at this moment, but we will be looking at the sustainability of the clubhouse. One of the ideas is the recycling of rainwater.
Q What don’t you include ‘Big Kanvesmire’ in the development, it would attract more clubs?
A I cannot speak on behalf of the Council regarding ‘Big Knavesmire’, we are planning to redevelop ‘Little Knavesmire’ site only.