Agenda

To elect a Chair of the Lower Central Gardens Trust Board, until the first meeting of the 2027/28 municipal year.

To elect a Vice-Chair of the Lower Central Gardens Trust Board, until the first meeting of the 2027/28 municipal year.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Councillors are requested to declare any interests on items included in this agenda. Please refer to the workflow on the preceding page for guidance. Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

To receive the minutes of the meetings held on 23 March 2026.

The report provides service update information to the Lower Gardens Trust Board to demonstrate the Council commitment to maintain the public gardens known as "The Lower Central Gardens" in Bournemouth for the recreation and enjoyment of the public in accordance with the terms of the Charity Scheme made by the Charity Commission on the 13 May 2011
Items include:

·       Appointment process for Co-Opted Members for Trust Board

·       Events programme

·       Concessions update

·       Changing Places facility access

·       Anti social behaviour update

·       Gardens maintenance updates

·       Officer action on planting plan options

·       Utilities request – rerouting of gas main

The report provides information to note whilst also seeking support and approval to proceed with workstreams.

To note, discuss and agree items of business for the Trust Board to consider at future meetings. Also, to confirm dates of future meetings