Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval for phase 1 of the Improving York Green Spaces Community Project.

Resolved:  That the funding for those schemes identified in paragraph 9 of the report be approved.

Reason:   To harness the talents and energies of the community and to support more sustainable care of the city’s green spaces.

The Executive Member considered a report which asked him to approve funding for schemes included in phase 1 of the Improving York Green Spaces Community Project.

The Operations Manager gave an update and confirmed York CVS had been approached to prepare a package of proposals to encourage and support volunteering opportunities in Rowntree Park, West Bank Park, Glen Gardens, Hull Road Park and Clarence Gardens.  He highlighted the proposals put forward and confirmed that any remaining funding would be allocated to further schemes to be developed during the second phase.

The Executive Member commended the work of officers and York CVS and he thanked those organisations who had volunteered to support the schemes and develop them. He agreed that further voluntary opportunities should be supported to allow volunteers to develop their skills and progress.

Resolved: 

(i)               That the funding for those schemes identified in  paragraph 9 of the report be approved.

    (ii)         That an update report be received at a future Culture, Leisure and Tourism Decision Session.

Reason:   To harness the talents and energies of the community and to support more sustainable care of the city’s green spaces.