Decision details

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the Capital contribution for a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin, be increased by £4,750;

(2)       That, by September 2018, and subject to approval of funding from the Brian Racher Trust for the maintenance and future replacement of equipment at Betjeman Road and Farrier Court Play Areas, Royston, the Council will continue to maintain these play areas at nil cost to the Council; and

(3)       That, in respect of the Symonds Road and Linnet Close Play Areas, if by 27 June 2018 no sustainable proposals have been received, the equipment be removed from both sites and landscaped back to green space; with the Service Directors for Place and Resources being authorised to determine if any proposals are sustainable and could be developed into a business case.

REASON FOR DECISION:  To enable the construction of a MUGA at Bancroft recreation Ground, in accordance with the previously agreed Master Plan for the site; and to enable the retention of green space within the budgets available to the Council.