Decision details

Date of Decision:

4^th September, 2025

Title:

Consultation for the redevelopment of the Bill Winder Children’s Playground

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Polly Hamilton, Assistant Director, Culture, Sport & Tourism

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Operational management of Galleries, Museums, Designated Heritage Site(s), Music venues, Libraries, Parks, Country Parks, recreation grounds, play areas, picnic sites, camping and caravan sites countryside sites and other cultural, leisure, recreational, play, green space and tourism destinations and facilities, and all land held by the Council specifically for public open space and recreation.

Page 26 refers.

Decision:

To agree the public consultation for the redevelopment of the Bill Winder children’s playground utilising:

•         £53k S106 (RB2019/1967 Chesterhill Avenue / Oldgate Lane)

•         £21k Ward Councillors capital.

Reasons for the Decision:

Engaging the community will help ensure the final design is inclusive, well-informed, and aligned with local expectations, supporting the Council’s commitment to participatory planning and high-quality play provision

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Proceeding with the redevelopment without consulting local residents and children was considered but ultimately rejected. This approach risked delivering a play area that did not reflect community needs, potentially resulting in low usage and dissatisfaction.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

Equalities Impact Analysis - Chloe Harrop

Carbon Impact Analysis - Louise Preston