Purpose

Officer Scheme of Delegation: General
Financial Management
Para 2.26 authorises the CFO to “Make recommendations to
Executive on the
establishment and purpose of earmarked reserves and the allocation
of funds to them.”
Subject to Financial Services confirming that sufficient funding
remains and certifying that the proposed expenditure is in
accordance with the terms of the relevant section 106
obligation(s), (including those related to affordable housing),
permit expenditure as follows:
(a) Sums up to and including £75,000
(b) Sums more than £75,000 up to and including
£250,000
Commuted sums from 11/01349/OUT are to be used to fund the
improvements.

Consultation:
Hayley Davies Community Infrastructure Levy Officer and Thomas
Villiers, Capital Accountant have confirmed that the funding is
available. The CFO has been consulted and agreed the funding.

Reason for Decision:
The play area equipment is at end of life and needs to be replaced
or it will become a health and safety issue.

Decision

As Head of Place Delivery, I authorise
£48,096 of the S106 associated with the NES Play Areas to be
released to recover the capital costs incurred by the Council
through its delivery of the upgrade of the play area in the 2025/26
financial year.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - To proceed with the decision.
Option 2 - To not proceed with the decision and the play area will
be closed.