Agenda and decisions

Capital Projects - Improvements to Hawthorne Park, Thornton, Portfolio Holder Decisions - Monday, 25th November, 2024 12.00 pm

Contact: George Ratcliffe  Democratic Services Officer

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Report of the Assistant Director of Environmental Services.

Decision:

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.