Minutes & Actions
1. FA Pitch Improvement Plan (PIP) grant application
The FA offer grants to improve facilities. We have applied for funding to improve the pitch @ St Peters’ Park. A survey of the pitch has taken place and the work required is along the lines of scarification, weed control, seeding and airing the soil. This work is estimated to cost £19200, spread over 6 seasons. The FA will fund 2/3rds, £12800 with the remaining £6400 to be funded by the beneficiaries. The Parish Council have confirmed that they have no budget to help fund this work. They are also not able to waive the annual pitch fees for ourselves and LEFC (circa £350 per season). They have offered to help us apply for non-FA grants to help fund the work. Little Eaton FC need to confirm whether they can split the costs with us.
The LEDFC Committee reviewed the PIP proposal and have agreed to proceed with the FA grant application, accepting the risk that liability for the full £6400 costs could fall solely with the club. This was put to the vote with all in favour of proceeding given that the opportunity to improve the pitch may not come around again. James Funnell (Treasurer) confirmed that there is money in the bank to cover the costs and these will be set aside for future seasons.
2. Awards
a. Awards Nominations
3 main awards per team;
1. Players player of the season
2. Managers player of the season
3. Parents player of the season
Players player and Parents player nominations will be captured via a Google Form – link to be provided on the committee whatsapp group. Please check your squad lists & names as we don’t want to miss anyone out!
ACTION: We need all nominations by end April.
