Decision details

The Service Director People and Places submitted a report seeking approval to deliver the Mount project as detailed in the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Parks for People stage two application.

Decision taken

The Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces Portfolio Holder agreed that

·         the HLF Parks for People grant be accepted.

·         consultancy team ‘Ryder Landscape Consultants’ be appointed to develop the Mount masterplan, prepare the tender documentation for the restoration and improvement works and to administer the contract of works.

·         procurement of the supplier(s) to undertake the restoration and improvement works be progressed and the Service Director People and Places be authorised to appoint the supplier(s), in compliance with the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules.

·         the Service Director People and Places be authorised to appoint the supplier(s) to deliver the three year programme of activities and events, in compliance with the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules..

·         the Service Director for People and Places be authorised to appoint a part time Mount Development Officer to deliver the programme of activities and events and a full time Skilled Gardener, both for a fixed period of three years funded by the HLF.

·         a 10 Year Management and Maintenance Plan for the Mount be implemented.