Decision details

Date of Decision:

2^nd April, 2026

Title:

Green Spaces Reactive Maintenance Capital Investments

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Polly Hamilton, Service Director, Culture, Sport & Tourism

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Delegated powers to Service Director of Culture, Sport and

Tourism:

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Page 26 refers:

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. Maintenance, development and letting of cultural, leisure, tourism and green spaces buildings and land assets, in collaboration with Asset Management.

Decision:

1. The allocation of £60,000 capital investment for the maintenance and improvement of green spaces is approved.
2. The proposed sites, capital expenditure, and programmed works are endorsed.
3. Any need for further consultation with stakeholders is approved.

Reasons for the Decision:

The funds will be used to support requests from the police, elected members, and community leaders to improve access, enhance facilities, upgrade footpaths and surfaces, and secure sites from anti-social behaviour.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

• Do Nothing: This would result in continued deterioration of green spaces and increased ASB.
• Partial Investment: This would address some issues but may not be sufficient to make a significant impact.

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:

Report

Impact Analysis

Carbon Impact Analysis