Issue - meetings

The Cabinet is requested to consider the report and its appendices and make the following resolutions:

1.    To approve the release of £69,930 from reserves to fund vehicle incursion deterrent measures at both New Park and East Broyle open spaces, as set out in appendix A. 

2.    To note the positive engagement approach used for this work and the positive feedback received. 

RESOLVED

1.    To approve the release of £69,930 from reserves to fund vehicle incursion deterrent measures at both New Park and East Broyle open spaces, as set out in appendix A.

2.    To note the positive engagement approach used for this work and the positive feedback received.

Cllr Plant introduced the item.

Mrs Bushby noted the positive engagement that had taken place with local residents.

Mr Howard explained that the legalities of the work proposed on the East Broyle estate were being researched by the council’s legal team.

Cllr Lintill asked whether the proposals would include the opportunity to include planting on the sites. Mr Howard explained that planting had been discussed with bulbs likely to be the most practical option available.

Cllr Moss was invited to speak. He spoke in support of the proposals and thanked members for attending the public meetings at East Broyle and New Park. He asked whether there were plans to use a landscape architect. Mr Howard explained that if the proposals were agreed then a building project contractor would be selected.

Cllr Lintill commented on the importance of communicating with residents. Mrs Bushby confirmed that she had written to and hand delivered a number of letters to provide updates to residents.

Cllr Lintill wished to amend line 2 of section 4.1 of the report to refer to all unauthorised vehicles.

Cllr Briscoe noted that the plans support the work of the Police.

Mr Bennett in response to Mr Howard added that the council’s legal team had already undertaken some of research required and that the works would be possible as they are attempting to improve the recreation and leisure facilities of the public space as well as preventing unauthorised use of the space.

In a vote the following resolutions were agreed:

RESOLVED

1.    To approve the release of £69,930 from reserves to fund vehicle incursion deterrent measures at both New Park and East Broyle open spaces, as set out in appendix A.

2.    To note the positive engagement approach used for this work and the positive feedback received.