Decision

The Officer Decision has decided to approve funding for a new investment programme in play areas, including the replacement of Ellenbrook Park's play area.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved for the investment programme and the replacement of play areas, with a contract awarded to Kompan Ltd.

summary: The decision involves funding for a new five year £3.5m investment programme in play areas, including the replacement of Ellenbrook Park's play area.

topline: The Officer Decision has decided to approve funding for a new investment programme in play areas, including the replacement of Ellenbrook Park's play area.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves public funding allocation and potential impact on local communities.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Children using the play areas", "Kompan Ltd."]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1428

Decision Maker: Officer Decision

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: On 8 February 2022, Executive authorised funding for a new five year £3.5m investment programme in play areas (including additional funding from Section 106 planning agreements)   On 8 March 2022, Executive adopted the Play Area Strategy 2022 - 2027 and Play Area Action (Investment) Plan 2022 - 2027 and that the Parks and Cemeteries Operations Manager be authorised to take all necessary steps to deliver the improvement works necessary and replace the play areas identified.    Ellenbrook Park is a Play Area is identified as a site to be replaced in as part of this programme.

Content: On 8 February 2022, Executive authorised funding for a new five year £3.5m investment programme in play areas (including additional funding from Section 106 planning agreements)   On 8 March 2022, Executive adopted the Play Area Strategy 2022 - 2027 and Play Area Action (Investment) Plan 2022 - 2027 and that the Parks and Cemeteries Operations Manager be authorised to take all necessary steps to deliver the improvement works necessary and replace the play areas identified.    Ellenbrook Park is a Play Area is identified as a site to be replaced in as part of this programme. To award a contract to Kompan Ltd.   Reason: To supply play equipment and associated safety surfacing for the play area improvements.

Date of Decision: July 2, 2026