Issue - meetings

To seek approval to release Section 106 funds to provide a multi-sensory play area in Bourne Hall park for children under six years old.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)          Approve the procurement and installation of a toddler play area outside the library at Bourne Hall as detailed in this report.

The Committee received a report seeking approval for the provision of a multi-sensory play area in Bourne Hall park for children under six years old.

The Committee considered the following matters:

a)            In response to a question from a Member, the Streetcare Manager informed the Committee that currently no contractor for the play area project had been procured but was a matter under current investigation. She explained that should the Committee be minded to agree the recommendation, the work on the play area and the patio at Bourne Hall were to be conducted simultaneously in the Springtime.

b)            In response to questions from Members, the Streetcare Manager explained that safety fencing will surround the perimeter of the play area. She explained that the area will contain small-scale play equipment, with an emphasis on the encouragement of imaginative play, and contain no large climbing frames. The play area will be located away from areas where waterfowl mess collects. She explained that the possibility of having a gated entrance to the play area was being considered.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)          Approve the procurement and installation of a toddler play area outside the library at Bourne Hall as detailed in this report.