This decision allocates £536,000 for phase two of the Children’s Playgrounds Capital Improvement Programme, along with an additional £50,000 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding, in
the financial years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
This funding will be used to improve the following five sites: Wath Skate Park (additional £50k CIL), Rosehill Victoria Park, Cherry Tree Park, FerhamPark and *Packman Road Park (*subject to feasibility).
Improvements will also be made at Old Hall Park if sufficient budget remains following the completion of the first five sites.
The project team will also consult with stakeholders including residents and Ward Members on suitable playground equipment.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Maltby East; Rawmarsh East; Rawmarsh West; Rotherham West; Wath;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/04/2025
Open/Exempt: Open;
Decision due: June 2025 by Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment
Lead director: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment
Department: Regeneration and Environment
Contact: Zoe Oxley, Head of Operations & Business Transformation Email: Zoe.Oxley@rotherham.gov.uk Tel: 01709 334283.
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