Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Good Practice Guide was endorsed and delegated authority was given to the Director for Development and Economic Growth to make updates. The Leader was requested to continue lobbying the Government.
summary: The decision involves endorsing a Good Practice Guide for the Management of Open Spaces and lobbying the Government to regulate the governance of management companies related to open spaces.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to endorse a Good Practice Guide for the Management of Open Spaces and lobby the Government for regulation of management companies.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves engaging with developers and management companies, which could have conflicting interests with local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Developers", "Management companies", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.rushcliffe.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=420
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: It was RESOLVED that: a) the Good Practice Guide for the Management of Open Spaces to allow officers to engage with developers and management companies be endorsed and that delegated authority be given to the Director for Development and Economic Growth to make updates in line with the core principles of the Guide; and b) the Leader be requested to continue to lobby Government to regulate the governance of management companies to ensure transparency and remove charges unrelated to the direct management of open spaces.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025