Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 18, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to approve the allocation of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to four parks and open space projects across the borough, to support the upgrade of existing and provision of new infrastructure across the borough’s parks and open spaces.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Approve, in principle, the allocation of £500,000 Strategic CIL funding for the Outdoor Play Spaces and Fixed Play Facilities project as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report;   (ii)  Approve, in principle, the allocation of £390,000 Strategic CIL funding for the Park Safety Enhancement Programme: Improved Signage for Safer Spaces project as detailed in Appendix 4 to the report; and   (iii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth and Place, in consultation with the Head of Legal, to execute all the agreements, contracts and other documents on behalf of the Council in order to implement the arrangements.