RESOLVED:
(1) That the introduction of charges for the hire of the multi use games area at King George 5th Recreation Ground at weekends and after 5pm on weekdays be approved;
(2) That the Rugby Club taking on maintenance of the disused toilet block adjacent to the play area to use as additional storage space be approved;
(3) That the Hitchin Town Band undertaking works to alter an existing male toilet into a unisex disabled toilet for use by band members and other users of the rugby club, providing the alterations are in line the Equality Act 2010, be approved.
REASON FOR DECISIONS:
(1) The introduction of charges for the use of the multi use games area will help to off set the ongoing running costs especially in relation to the use of the flood lights;
(2) The toilet block is currently unused and could accommodate an increasing demand for storage on site required by the rugby club;
(3) Hitchin Town Band has submitted plans to alter an existing male toilet into a unisex disabled toilet to meet the needs of their members.