To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing and Leisure seeking approval to spend Section 106 funding on the development of play sites across the City. During 2013 the City Council intends to refurbish and develop Play sites across the City. The programme of work covers a number of sites including:- the Common, Bugle Street and Golden Grove, Bentley Green play area, Lawn Road and Newtown Ivy Dene play area, Freemantle and Butts Road, Sullivan Road and Inkerman Road. The programme of work is funded through Section 106 funding.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 19 Feb 2013 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainability
Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services and Learning
Department: Housing and Sustainability Portfolio
Contact: Email: alison.alexander@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4023.
Consultation process
A range of methods including: physical leaflet drop, public meeting, three contractors, second public consultations; circulation of draft report for comment by email to relevant Members and officers.
Consultees
Members of the public and schools in areas close to play sites.
Circulation of draft report by email for comment to relevant officers in:– Legal, Finance, Property and relevant Cabinet Members – Housing and Leisure and Children’s Services
Public Comments may be sent to: Alison Alexander, 023 8083 4023 alison.alexander@southampton.gov.uk
Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: The date of decision for this item has slipped from January to February to enable further consultation on technical issues.