Issue - meetings

Report of the Assistant Director of Neighbourhoods and Development attached.

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That:

1.    Cabinet grants approval of the £177,000 capital spend to permit partial refurbishment of the play area at Worden Park.

2.    Cabinet grants approval to undertake a procurement exercise to procure and install the play equipment for the partial refurbishment of the play area at Worden Park.

3.    Cabinet grants delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Neighbourhoods and Development in consultation with the Deputy Chief Executive of Resources and Transformation with the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Streetscene to award the contracts.

The Cabinet considered a report of the Assistant Director of Neighbourhoods and Development that sought approval to allocate Section 106 monies, as part of the Green Links Project approved at budget 2018/19, to partially refurbish Worden Play Area with inclusive equipment allowing use by individuals of all abilities.

Both Cabinet Members and other Members of the Council welcomed the improvements that were planned. Worden Park is an extremely popular and well used facility by people of all abilities, and who live inside and outside the borough.

Assurance was provided that there would be additional Section 106 monies for spend on other play areas and open spaces across the Borough.

Decision made (Unanimously)

That:

1.    Cabinet grants approval of the £177,000 capital spend to permit partial refurbishment of the play area at Worden Park.

2.    Cabinet grants approval to undertake a procurement exercise to procure and install the play equipment for the partial refurbishment of the play area at Worden Park.

3.    Cabinet grants delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Neighbourhoods and Development in consultation with the Deputy Chief Executive of Resources and Transformation with the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Streetscene to award the contracts.

Reason(s) for the decision:

Health and Wellbeing is a major priority within the Council’s Corporate Plan. The Council wants to promote health and wellbeing objectives by developing high quality community open spaces, connected across the borough which supports residents in adopting healthier and more active lifestyles. The investment within our parks and green links will connect a network of community open spaces developed in partnership with local neighbourhoods across the borough offering opportunities for sustainable travel, leisure activities, sustainable living and a sense of connecting people to places.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

The option to maintain current equipment levels was considered, however this would mean that the equipment would continue to deteriorate and the opportunity to enhance and improve the facilities and increase its usability by individuals of all abilities would be missed.