Task and Finish Group - Improving safety in parks and green spaces

September 11, 2026 Public Health and Communities Policy Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website
Full council record

Purpose

To seek approval, subject to allocation of funding, to establish a members’ Task and Finish Group to consider how to improve safety in parks and green spaces for all visitors, specifically in response to the Silver Motion resolved at Full Council on safer, more inclusive parks for women and girls.

Decision

The Committee RESOLVED (unanimously) to:

  1. Approve the proposed development programme and the establishment of a Members’ Task and Finish Group from May 2027 pending project development funding being allocated in the 27/28 budget.

Supporting Documents

9.1 Committee Report - Safer parks for women and girls.pdf
9.2 Appendix A - Task and Finish Group Terms of Reference - Safer More Inclusive Parks for Women .pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date11 Sep 2026
Expected date11 Sep 2026
Originally due11 Sep 2026
Lead officerRichard Fletcher