Minutes – The 2026 Jubilee and Parish Legacy Select Committee – 12/05/2026
Description
The meeting of the 2026 Jubilee and Parish Legacy Select Committee was held at the Recreation Ground, Ambridge, Borsetshire, B5 0SC on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 from 07:45 to 10:09. Six committee members were present, four members submitted apologies, and five members were absent.
The monthly meeting addressed Physical Infrastructure and Green Spaces proposals submitted to the Community Legacy Fund. Members considered a range of capital projects intended to create lasting community benefits and permanent commemorations of the 2026 Jubilee, including community orchard expansion, playground renewal, parish boundary markers, and biodiversity enhancement schemes.
A declaration of interest was received from Roberts Charles regarding potential future Community Legacy Fund applications linked to a community development association with which he is involved.
Following consideration of officer reports, the Committee agreed a shortlist of projects for further development and requested additional financial and technical assessments ahead of the next stage of the Legacy Programme.
Meeting Header
Meeting Name: The 2026 Jubilee and Parish Legacy Select Committee
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Time: 07:45 AM – 10:09 AM
Venue: Recreation Ground, Ambridge, Borsetshire, B5 0SC
Decision
Initial Launch & Budget AllocationAttendance
Present:
- Emma Brown
- Robert Johnson
- Charles Roberts
- James Smith
- Thomas Walker
- David Williams
Apologies:
- Lucy Davies
- William Robinson
- Michael Taylor
- Chloe White
Absent:
- Sophie Evans
- Sarah Jones
- Richard Thompson
- Laura Wilson
- Anna Wright
Officers/Advisers:
- None recorded for this meeting
Declarations of Interest
Charles Roberts declared an interest regarding potential future Community Legacy Fund applications, citing his involvement with a community development association.
Confirmation of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
Public Participation
No members of the public registered to speak at this meeting. No questions, statements, or petitions were received.
Main Business Items
6.1 Community Legacy Fund: Physical Infrastructure and Green Spaces Proposals
Summary: Members considered capital project proposals submitted to the Community Legacy Fund, covering physical infrastructure and green spaces. Proposals included community orchard expansion, playground renewal, parish boundary markers, and biodiversity enhancement schemes, intended to create lasting community benefit and permanent commemoration of the 2026 Jubilee.
Amendments: None proposed.
Voting: Not applicable.
RESOLUTION: AGREED a shortlist of projects for further development, subject to additional financial and technical assessment ahead of the next stage of the Legacy Programme.
Action Items
Action: Commission additional financial and technical assessments for the shortlisted Legacy Fund capital projects.
Responsible officer/member: Legacy Programme Officer
Deadline: Before 16 June 2026
Status: Not Started
Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on 02 June 2026 at 08:00 AM in Recreation Ground, Ambridge, Borsetshire, B5 0SC.
Close of Meeting
The meeting closed at 10:09 AM.
Accepted Public Contributions Considered (0)
No approved questions or speaking requests for this meeting yet.