Purpose

To seek adoption of the BCP Council plan for
play, a green spaces play and wheeled strategy; and allocation of
funding for delivery.

Content

RESOLVED that: -

(a)        
The strategy is formally adopted, comprised
of:

                       
i.        
Plan for Play

                     
ii.        
Design guide

                    
iii.        
Improvement Plan

                    
iv.        
Evidence base and appendices;

(b)         
The Consultation plan for phase one of the
Improvement Plan is approved to ensure it is developed with our
communities and partners;
RECOMMENDED that Council:
-

(c)         
The allocation of £548,047 of capital funds
from various planning obligations and reserves to the Improvement
Plan;

(d)         
The allocation of £3,390,609 from Strategic
Community Infrastructure Levy to the Improvement Plan;
and

(e)       
Both (c) and (d) are subject to receiving the
subsequent endorsement of the Director of Finance based on the
availability of the necessary cash.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holders: Environment
                            
Communities and Partnerships
Reason

Supports the Corporate Strategy in improving our environment and
play spaces, making a difference for people and communities.

Supports the aims and principles of the Green Infrastructure
Strategy.

Provides an opportunity to invest in new play spaces, modernise our
provision and enable future generations to have access to exciting,
challenging and contemporary play equipment, fit for future
generations.

Supports service improvement in managing our ageing play stock,
supports pressures on revenue budgets. The Plan for Play and suite
of strategic documents will provide a sounds base for any future investment and funding
bids, internally or externally with community partners and
funders.

The strategy is required to be able to prioritise improvements and
any financial investment, ensuring those areas that need improved
spaces the most have first consideration, moving away from an ad
hoc, scatter-gun approach to repairs and funding.

Supports Public Health commitments as set out in Dorset’s
physical activity strategy, ‘A Movement for Movement’
and a range of health and well-bring drivers seeking to reduce
inpatient admissions related to physical and mental health
conditions that can be mitigated by time in green space and being
more active.

Works to create accessible and inclusive spaces supported by the
Equalities Impact assessment.
Supports Planning
Policy and the forthcoming Local plan.