Decision details

Purpose of Report:
Part 1 Review of play policy in order to incorporate the latest legalisation and best practice
Part 2 To agree the criteria for the release of the Council’s capital programme for playground improvement
Part 3 To agree new playground maintenance standards which reflect best practice and local experience.

The Executive Member will be asked to approve arrangements going forward.

This report has been called in for pre-decision scrutiny. Arrangements are in process and a meeting date will soon be confirmed.

This report will be considered by the Learning & Culture Policy and Scrutiny (Pre Decision Calling In) Committee on Tuesday 24 May 2016, prior to the main committee meeting. Following consideration by Scrutiny Members, the Executive Member will be invited to indicate his decision during an Executive Member Decision Session.

Resolved:

a)   That the updated play policy be agreed.

b)   That the criteria for the release of the Council’s capital programme for playground improvement  be agreed.

c)   That the allocation of £30k of the capital funding as match funding for the Rowntree Park Skatepark scheme be agreed.

d)   That the proposed new playground inspection regime be agreed.

e)   That questions raised in the Learning and Culture and Policy Scrutiny Committee (Pre Decision Calling In) on street play and areas of need including suitable play equipment for all age groups are to be considered by officers.

Reason:  To ensure that the Council’s approach to play remains up to date and resources are used to the best effect