This meeting covers the Community and Recreation Committee's agenda, which takes place on Monday 1 September 2025 at 7.15pm in the Council Chamber, Town Council Office. The meeting begins with a welcome and the acceptance of any apologies for absence. Councillors will declare any interests, and the minutes from the previous meeting held on 16 June 2025 will be reviewed and agreed upon. An update from the Clerk or Officer will address any matters arising from the last meeting that are not covered in other agenda items. Members of the public will be welcomed to speak or ask questions.

The agenda includes several key topics, such as a monthly report on youth provision from 4YP, updates on Martyn’s Law, and various matters concerning play areas and open spaces, including the pump track in Kesgrave, Grange Meadow play area, bulb planting, the felling of an oak tree on Cedar Avenue, and road signs. The committee will also discuss recent grant applications and community events, including the Kesgrave Fun Day 2026, a fireworks event on 2 November, a Remembrance Service on 11 November, and the Christmas Tree Lights switch-on and ice skating event on 28 and 29 November. Additionally, there will be discussions on litter picking in liaison with the High School and notes from a bus transport meeting. The meeting will conclude with considerations for press and media suggestions, urgent communications, and planning for the next meeting scheduled for 1 December 2025.

All related documents, including the agenda, supporting papers, and minutes, are available through the related files section below.