URL: https://wyre.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=698

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The Assistant Director of Environmental Services submitted a report to seek approval for improvements to the playground on Hawthorne Park, Thornton, using funds totalling £90,000 as detailed below:   ·       Lancashire Environmental Fund (grant) £40,000 ·       Hawthorne Park Trust (fundraising) £10,000 ·       Wyre Community Lottery (award) £10,000 ·       Wyre Parks Improvements Fund (reserve) £30,000   and for the scheme to be added to the 2024/25 Capital Programme.   Decisions   The Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces Portfolio Holder agreed:   ·       That approval is given to use the various funding contributions totalling £90,000 to enhance the current play offer on site.   ·       That the council’s 2024/25 Capital Programme be amended to include the addition of new equipment to the playground on Hawthorne Park, Thornton.   ·       To grant approval for the council to act as lead project manager for the project, including administering the funding, procuring equipment and overseeing the works and installation of equipment.   ·       That approval is given to amend the council’s annual maintenance and inspection programme for children’s playgrounds to include this new equipment and manage future upkeep within existing revenue budgets.

Date of Decision: November 25, 2024