Decision details

The confidential report of the Director (Business, Development and Growth) was presented by the Executive Leader and Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Services Reform) that provided an update on the planned improvements for Coronation and Harpers Recreation Grounds and sought approval to commence the works.

Decision:

1.    Approval granted for the proposed planned works and budget for Coronation Recreation Ground.

2.    Approval granted for the proposed planned works and budget for Harpers Lane Recreation Ground.

3.    Approval granted for the proposed procurement approach for phase one and delegated power granted to the Executive Leader to award the contract.

4.    The Section 106 funding used to fund the works outlined in Appendix one of the confidential report be noted.

5.    Approval granted for funding be allocated from Council resources to deliver CCTV installation on both recreation grounds, Should external grant funding bids be unsuccessful, the finance will be sought from Chorley Council to complete the full scheme as outlined.

Reasons for recommendation(s):

1.    To deliver the commitments to improve Coronation and Harpers Recreation Grounds as included in the Play, Open Space and Playing Pitch Strategy.

2.    To spend the Section 106 developer contributions which have been collected for these improvements.

3.    To maintain the assets and ensure they remain in good repair and therefore reduce any health and safety risk to the public and encourage inward investment in the Borough.

4.    To promote the use of the space by the community and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

Not to do any improvements. This is rejected because it could result in the loss of Section 106 developer contributions and increase the risk of those assets falling into serious disrepair which is a reputational health and safety risk.