90 The Willows Improvement Proposals
To consider and receive the report of the Director (Business, Development and Growth)
Additional documents:
Decision:
1. To note the project update.
2. To approve the budget for the project from existing s106 receipts and note that the budget is to be supplemented from the capital receipt generated by the garden extensions at The Cedars.
3. To approve the design of the open space and delegate contract award to the Executive Member (Resources).
Minutes:
Councillor Alistair Bradley, Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform) presented the confidential report of the Director (Business Development and Growth) which provides an update on The Willows improvement project, and seeks approval for the project’s budget, to tender the design for the open space, and for the contract award.
Decision:
1. To note the project update.
2. To approve the budget for the project from existing s106 receipts and note that the budget is to be supplemented from the capital receipt generated by the garden extensions at The Cedars.
3. To approve the design of the open space and delegate contract award to the Executive Member (Resources).
Reasons for Recommendation(s):
The S106 sum needs to be spent or there is a risk of having to repay this contribution to the developer. The open space is in need of improvement for the residents of Eaves Green to use and enjoy, it is a gateway into Yarrow Valley Country Park providing improved access for recreation.
Alternative options considered and rejected:
To return the S106 to the developer and leave the land unmanaged.