Issue - meetings

To seek approval for Section 106 open space contributions to be used to fund improvements to the parks and open spaces and for the capital schemes to be include in the capital programme for the relevant year/s.

Cabinet considered a report which sought approval for Section 106 contributions to be used to fund improvements to Parks and Open Spaces for the capital schemes to be included in the capital programme for the relevant years. Section 106 developer contribution funds had been received in relation to the land at Halls Lane, Giltbrook.

RESOLVED that the parks and open spaces improvement scheme for Smithurst Road Open Space and Local Nature Reserve in Giltbrook be approved and added to the Capital Programme for 2025/26 with the cost of £141,700 being funded by an allocation from Section 106 contributions.

Reason

Once completed, these improvements will enhance the Borough’s open spaces and play areas for all users and support the priorities set out in the Play Strategy.