Issue - meetings

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding received from Warren Wood Primary School for a grant of £2,000 towards the cost of a sit-on lawnmower to be used in maintaining the upkeep of the outdoor areas at Warren Wood School.

A representative of Warren Wood Primary School attended the meeting and submitted an application for a grant of £2,000 towards the cost of a sit-on lawnmower to be used in maintaining the upkeep of the outdoor areas at Warren Wood School.

The following comments were made:-

·         It was questioned why Stockport Council did not undertake the work or provide resources to do so as Warren Wood is a Local Authority Maintained School. In response, it was stated that the Council only maintain side paths and other walkable paths, not the larger main fields from the period of September-April.

·         Clarification was sought regarding what events take place on the grounds at the school, what facilities were present and which schools make use of the grounds. In response, members were advised that the large school field was suitable for events such as football and also the sloped area was used for cross-country events and the ‘Smile for a Mile’ campaign. It was reported that the outdoor areas was not only used by Offerton schools but also by any others that were part of the Stockport SHAPES Alliance which included schools from Romiley, Cheadle Hulme and Marple.

·         That the application provided both a benefit to both Offerton residents and the wider population of the borough.

·         It was requested that the issue be raised with the education department to as it was felt that it should not be the responsibility of the school to maintain upkeep of the fields.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application received from Warren Wood Primary School for a grant of £2,000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of a sit-on lawnmower to be used in maintaining the upkeep of the outdoor areas at Warren Wood School.