Purpose

Reporting the actions taken and
to be undertaken in response to a petition that was received by the
Council. The petition requests that the Council improves its
management of Jackey Bakers Recreation Ground. In addition the
proposal to adopt a master plan for the future development of the
Jackey Bakers site.

Decision

Cabinet agreed the following, to:
 
a) 
Approve the demolition of the existing pavilion on the basis of
health and safety (subject to the Local Planning Authority giving
prior approval*);
 
b) 
Approve the purchase of a temporary portacabin style changing
facility once demolition has occurred;
 
c) 
Approve a public engagement exercise to inform the master planning
for Jackey Bakers, based on  Section 1
the draft master plan attached at annex 1;
 
d) 
Explore facilities that will be installed that will encourage safe
enjoyment of Jackey Bakers by girls and young women;
 
e) 
Ensure the temporary changing facilities are properly insured and
secured;
 
f) 
Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to investigate
the options for a future development on the site based on the
master plan, to include a new car park, new pavilion (to include
changing facilities) and other sporting/recreational facilities
that might enhance the offer at the site. A report will be
represented to the Overview and Scrutiny Panel and the Cabinet once
these options have been further explored.
 
 
* Local Planning Authority approval was
granted on 13 December 2023.