The Alice Park Trust Sub-Committee met on Friday 19 September 2025 to discuss a finance update, the play area project, and a number of issues relating to Alice Park. These included the installation of a defibrillator, the possibility of installing a tennis wall, the risk of barbecues, and the behaviour of dog owners. The sub-committee was also scheduled to consider a request from Julian House to hold two fundraising events in the park.

Finance Update

The sub-committee was scheduled to receive an update on the Alice Park Trust's financial position for 2025/26. According to the report pack, the Trust was forecast to end the year with a £4,548 surplus, which would be put into a reserve for future use.

The report pack also provided a summary of expected expenditure:

• Service level agreements with Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) for grounds maintenance, play equipment and tree management/maintenance were expected to increase by 3.2%.
• The public conveniences contract was expected to increase by approximately 2%.
• Independent examination fees were expected to remain fixed at £500.

The report pack also provided an income summary:

• Rental income was forecast in line with agreed market rents.
• Events income had been forecast at approximately double the figure already received to date.
• There had been a delay in Ward Empowerment Fund income as a contribution to a bench purchase in 2024/25, but this had now been received.
• Tennis court income was received in arrears, with the £228 representing the profit share achieved for 2024/25.
• Investment income was expected to be down slightly on last year's returns as a result of lower interest rates.
• A grant contribution from B&NES was anticipated to be fixed in line with the three service level agreements with the council, directly covering the cost.

The Trust was also scheduled to note that it continues to receive donations for its Play Project. According to the report pack, £485 had been received to date this year, bringing the total amount of donations received to date to £54,254. It was noted that £50,965 of donations are committed against phase 1 of the project, leaving a balance of £3,289.

Alice Park Play Area Project Update

The sub-committee was scheduled to note the completion of phase 1 works on the Alice Park play area. They were also scheduled to note the submission of a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) grant application and agree a fundraising plan to secure funding for phase 2 works.

Other Matters

The sub-committee was also scheduled to discuss the following matters:

• A recent fire at Alice Park caused by a disposable barbecue.
• Whether any action is required to address anti-social behaviour by dog owners.
• A request for a tennis wall and seating in the tennis courts.
• Options for purchasing a defibrillator at Alice Park to be located on the panel to the right of the two public conveniences. Two options were presented for consideration:
  • Option 1 - IPAD NFK 200 defibrillator & external cabinet - suitable for both adults and children and it includes either a locked or unlocked cabinet. £1,000 plus VAT
  • Option 2 - ZOLL AED Plus defibrillator & external cabinet - suitable for both adults and children and it includes either a locked or unlocked cabinet. Low maintenance with pad life of up to 5 years. £1,166.67 plus VAT
• A request for Julian House to hold two fundraising events at Alice Park:
  • Saturday 13 December: 10am-12pm – Santa Run and Elf Ice Challenge
  • Friday 5 March – Big Sleep Out