Decision

The Cabinet Member for Sport, Leisure and Health has decided to allocate funds for an access control system at the Hawkenbury Recreation Ground All Weather Pitch.

Analysis

outcome: The Council approved the release of up to £16,612.00 of S106 developer contributions for the project.

summary: The decision involves allocating and releasing funds for the installation of an access control system at the Hawkenbury Recreation Ground All Weather Pitch.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Sport, Leisure and Health has decided to allocate funds for an access control system at the Hawkenbury Recreation Ground All Weather Pitch.

reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as there were no conflicts of interest declared by any Member consulted.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Residents using the recreation ground"]

contentiousness_score: 0

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3056

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Sport, Leisure and Health

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report seeks approval to allocate and then subsequently release up to £16,612.00 of S106 planning obligation funding towards the installation of an access control system to the Hawkenbury Recreation Ground All Weather Pitch.

Content: This report seeks approval to allocate and then subsequently release up to £16,612.00 of S106 planning obligation funding towards the installation of an access control system to the Hawkenbury Recreation Ground All Weather Pitch. RESOLVED: That the Council release up to £16,612.00 of S106 developer contributions collected pursuant to planning agreement Hawkenbury Farm DOV 2 (18/01082), to use the funds for their intended purposes, to improve facilities by installing an access control system to the recently refurbished Hawkenbury Recreation Ground All Weather Pitch be approved.  To proceed with the project would complete the enhancements to the All Weather Pitch at Hawkenbury Recreational Ground.  Undertaking the work now would also mean it would be completed in time for the start of the new grounds maintenance contract. Do nothing and reject the project.  No conflicts of interest were declared by any Member who was consulted in respect of this decision.

Date of Decision: September 5, 2025