Agenda item

JW directed members to the action list in the papers and the updates therein.

Linear Park –

Members reviewed the current condition of the path from recent photos and noted the encroachment and drainage problems adjacent to the stream and Cricket Ground.  JW described the problem with vehicular use of the path churning the surface at the crossover for the fishing lake.

JW explained that Sustrans is currently favouring a sealed surface on all new cycle routes, even through this type of environment due to long term maintenance costs being reduced.  A possible surface that could be used should it prove to be cost effective is Flexi-pave, which is a mixture of recycled tyre rubber and aggregate mixed with a polyurethane substance.  This material is porous, hard wearing, slip resistant and flexible acceptable for both horse riding and cycling and walking.  JW will make further enquiries about cost.

DM felt the path should reasonably be maintained to allow two people to walk side by side.