Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport regarding the regeneration of the Play Area on Southampton Common, by modernising and upgrading the area of the existing paddling pool with a contemporary wet and dry play facility which will provide an all-inclusive play destination for residents and visitors to Southampton, attached.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 15/16 16201)

(i)  To undertake a  consultation for the design of the proposed Play Area at Southampton Common;

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Director, Place following consultation with the Head of Legal & Democratic Services to do anything necessary to progress the delivery of the Play Area at Southampton Common, including but not limited to entering into contracts for goods and services, obtaining consents and permissions and any other ancillary or related matters; and

(iii)  To approve the addition of up to £500,000 to the Environment & Transport (City Services) Capital Programme for the Southampton Common Play Area scheme, in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules, subject to the allocation of funding in the Capital Strategy to be approved by Council in February 2016.