Decision details

Date of Decision:

5^th August 2026

Title:

Temporary Closure of the Watersports and Cycle Centres at Rother Valley Country Park.

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Polly Hamilton, Service Director – Culture Sport and Tourism

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

From the Sub-scheme of Delegation:

Operational management and maintenance of Parks, Recreation Grounds, Play Areas, Camping, Caravan and Picnic Sites, Allotments, , Country parks, all land held by the Council specifically for public open space and recreation, Countryside Service including the letting of land and premises though subject to the approval of the Property Officer.

Decision:

To temporarily close the Watersports and Cycle Centres at Rother Valley Country Park and gradually resume services as appropriate assurances are put in place.

Reasons for the Decision:

To enable essential equipment checks, inspections and training to take place

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Other options considered included:

·       Do not close the Watersports and Cycle Centres

·       Partial closure of the centres

Both were rejected to ensure that there were sufficient staff available to carry out the checks and training and to ensure full confidence in the equipment and systems being used.

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

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

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:

N/A