Decision

The Officer Decision has decided to approve funding for a new investment programme in play areas, including the replacement of the Fenn Bight Play Area.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations for the investment programme and replacement of the play area were approved.

summary: The decision involves funding for a new five year £3.5m investment programme in play areas, including the replacement of the Fenn Bight Play Area.

topline: The Officer Decision has decided to approve funding for a new investment programme in play areas, including the replacement of the Fenn Bight Play Area.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds for recreational facilities, which could be debated by local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Children using the play areas", "Parks and Cemeteries Operations Manager"]

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=1427

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.    Fenn Bight is a Play Area 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.    Fenn Bight is a Play Area identified as a site to be replaced in as part of this programme. To award a contract to Kompan Ltd for the supply of play equipment and associated safety surfacing.   Reason: To provide play equipment and to install the safety surfacing for the play area improvements.

Date of Decision: July 2, 2026