Decision Session - Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality And Inclusionheld on Thursday, 16 January 2025. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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5. 14 New Lane: Proposal to incorporate the land back into West Bank Park, Acomb
Resolved:
1. That approval be given not to rebuild 14 New Lane as park keeper accommodation.
Reason: Changes in employment and management practices for parks no longer required Council employees to live on the premises.
2. That approval be given to the removal the security fence surrounding 14 New Lane and make accessible to the rest of West Bank Park.
Reason: To reconnect 14 New Lane with the wider Park, in so doing increasing the amount of green space available to the residents of Holgate and surrounding areas.
3. That approval be given to allocate the remaining funds from the 14 New Lane insurance payment to future projects within West Bank Park.
Reason: To fund investment into the park without calling on Council resources.