Agenda item

E.43/20          

Members considered a report that requested the release or allocation of Section 106 funds over £30,000 for the delivery of a number of Open Space, Sport and Recreation Projects.

In his introduction, the lead Executive Member informed of his intention, at the appropriate time, to propose an alternative set of recommendations for the Marldon Parish Council proposal (recommendation parts 4, 5 and 6 below refer).  In addition, the Member acknowledged the vast number of representations from Marldon residents that had been received by the Council and circulated to all Members.  The fact that the Parish Council had now conducted a Public Survey and that 82% of responses received were supportive of the proposals was also recognised.

At the invitation of the lead Member, the report author also wished to make the point that some projects highlighted in the presented agenda report were being delivered in neighbouring wards.  For example, with regard to the funds generated in Bickleigh and Cornwood, they were not only supporting projects within that ward but also within the Plymouth City Council ward boundaries.

In discussion, the following points were raised:-

(a)    Members hoped that these projects could be delivered as quickly as was practically possible;

(b)    It was noted that all Members had a key role to play in this process and they were strongly encouraged to attend their local town and parish councils and raise awareness of the ability to bring forward potential projects and schemes.

It was then:

RESOLVED

1.    That approval be given to the release or allocation of Section 106 funds for Open Space, Sport and Recreation projects as set out in Table 1 of the presented agenda report (for Bickleigh and Cornwood; Dartington and Staverton; and Ivybridge West wards);

2.    That, where a project is identified, agreement of specific details be delegated to the Head of Place Making, in consultation with the local Ward Member(s) and lead Executive Member;

3.    That agreement to any substitution of alternative projects to those identified in Table 1 of the presented agenda report be delegated to the Head of Place Making, in consultation with the local Ward Member(s) and lead Executive Member, subject to the alternative being in accordance with the Section 106 Agreement;

4.    That, in view of the further public consultation undertaken by Marldon Parish Council, and the amount of grant applied for representing a proportionately small amount of the total costs of the renewal works identified by Marldon Parish Council as being necessary, approval be given to the allocation of up to £45,000 towards the renewal of Torfield Play Area, subject to the Director of Place and Enterprise being satisfied as to the value for money.  (NB. the release of funds will also be subject to confirmation that funding for the remainder of the project has been secured);

5.    That approval be given to the allocation of the remainder of the funds available in Marldon, in accordance with a Parish Open Space, Sport and Recreation Plan; and

6.    That agreement of the details of specific projects within the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Plan be delegated to the Head of Place Making, in consultation with the local Ward Member and the lead Executive Member.