Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval for the purchase of Play services through service level agreements.

Advice of the Advisory Panel:

That the Executive Member agree the award amounts for the three organisations as set out in the report to be issued initially for one year.

Decision of the Executive Member:

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  To continue funding quality play provision across the city in line with the Taking Play Forward policy recommendations.

Members considered a report that sought approval for the purchase of Play services through service level agreements.

Officers said that the City of York was committed to Play. Applications for funding were received from Bell Farm Adventure Playground, SNAPPY and Playspace.

Members asked how Bell Farm Adventure Playground was progressing as there had been a few problems in the past. The Officer stated that its lack of shelter was one of the bigger issues and hopefully the funding could address this. The organisation had a very strong play development worker and was developing in a positive manner.

Members had a query concerning Playspace withdrawing their delivery of summer static play schemes and the Officer stated that they were aiming for more permanent and sustainable schemes.

Advice of the Advisory Panel:

That the Executive Member agree the award amounts for the three organisations as set out in the report to be issued initially for one year.

Decision of the Executive Member:

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  To continue funding quality play provision across the city in line with the Taking Play Forward policy recommendations.