Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member Clean and Green Environment

RESOLVED THAT

1.    the programme ‘Greenspace Play Assessment and Capital Improvement Programme 2016 – 2021’ attached as Appendix 3 be approved, and

2.    any changes arising under £10,000 be delegated to the Cabinet Member Clean and Green Environment in consultation with the Director of Planning

The Cabinet Member Clean and Green Environment introduced the report which sought agreement for a five year enhancement and improvement programme with capital expenditure for play areas of Cheltenham. He explained that capital sums have been previously approved and allocated for this use at budget setting. The focus of foreseeable work has been on health and safety, play value, inclusivity, and play assessment in terms of overall look and feel.

The Cabinet Member highlighted some of the play areas for investment :

·         the Pump Track at Burrows Fields

·         play equipment at Benhall

·         £500k of capital funds at the Pittville Park Play Area

·         £37 k at Humpty Dumps

·         investment in play facilities at Swindon Village

·         skate facilities at Clyde Crescent

·         recycling of some Pittville Park equipment to be installed at King George V playing field

The Cabinet Member emphasised that this was a living document and having the opportunity to improve the condition of play areas with the support of friends groups and parish councils was valued. There were a large number of play areas across the town which would benefit from the council’s allocation of funds and use of S106 allocation as well as potential external funding.

The Cabinet Member wished to place on record his thanks to Adam Reynolds, Green Space Development Manager and his team for their valuable input.

Members welcomed the proposals which they regarded as a positive programme going forward.

RESOLVED THAT

1.    the programme ‘Greenspace Play Assessment and Capital Improvement Programme 2016 – 2021’ attached as Appendix 3 be approved, and

2.    any changes arising under £10,000 be delegated to the Cabinet Member Clean and Green Environment in consultation with the Director of Planning