Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose: Agree the delivery of external facilities for public recreation, leisure and entertainment to be used in connection with sport and social activity.

Content: RESOLVED – that the Executive agree to:   (i)             Allocate £3.976m of Section 106 funding to bring forward the development of a new Town Park at Tanyard Meadows and enhanced sport and play provision elsewhere in the town in accordance with the budget allocations in the PART 2 report.   (ii)           Authorise the Head of Place Delivery in consultation with the Executive Member for Greenspaces and Environmental Sustainability and the Executive Member for Place, Planning and Regulatory Services to:   ·       Procure a design team and any necessary consultancy services for the Town Park ·       Make a planning application(s) to bring forward the Town Park ·       Make all applications to statutory bodies to bring forward the Town Park and to enter into any agreements or contracts as required ·       Procure and appoint a contractor(s) to deliver the Town Park ·       Alter the scope and boundary of the Town Park as required to deliver the project objectives ·       Allocate any Section 106 funds that are not required for the Town Park, to improve other open spaces in Horley, in line with the relevant agreements ·       Procure and enter any necessary contracts and professional appointments required to deliver improvements to other open spaces as necessary ·       Enter into any third-party and funding agreements necessary to deliver open space improvements as necessary ·       Authorise the Head of Finance to make the necessary arrangements to allocate funds and amend the Capital Programme.