Decision details
Petworth Skatepark Project
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
The Cabinet is requested to consider the
agenda report and its appendices and to make the following
resolutions:
(1) That the results of the Options Appraisal undertaken by
Petworth Town Council of sites for a skatepark be noted.
(2) That further discussion between Petworth Town Council and
officers to advance outline plans for the provision of a skatepark
in the Pound Street Car Park Petworth in order that the
implications can be better understood be authorised.
That the availability of £70,000 towards the project, subject
to further consideration and approval by the Cabinet of the precise
location, design, risks, management and lease terms, be
provisionally confirmed.
Decision:
RESOLVED
(1) That the results of the Options Appraisal of potential sites for a skatepark undertaken by Petworth Town Council and the consultation responses set out in the report be noted.
(2) That agreement be given, subject to the replacement of any lost parking spaces to at least seven spaces (in a scheme that estimates losing 11 spaces) so as to ensure no more than four spaces are lost, to Petworth Town Council to develop detailed plans for the provision of a skate park at the identified site in Pound Street Car Park.
(3) That:
(a) Subject to planning consent and other necessary requirements being obtained appropriate agreements be entered into to enable construction and use of the skatepark on Council land and
(b) A contribution of up to £70,000 be made available towards the project being £50,000 from the Petworth Leisure Fund and up to an additional £20,000 (subject to detailed costings).
Report author: Mr Steve Hansford
Publication date: 12/01/2017
Date of decision: 10/01/2017
Decided at meeting: 10/01/2017 - Cabinet
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