Purpose

This report sets out the recommended policy
framework for Cityparks and Phase 1 of service improvements from
25/26.

Content

1)          
Cabinet approves the proposed interim approach to
service standards for 2025/26 as set out in sections 3.15–
3.35, and supports the wider improvements as set out in sections
3.36-3.45.
 

2)          
Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate
Director- City Services to procure  the works referenced in sections 3.29-3.32
of the report where budget can be allocated from current core
budgets.
 

3)          
Cabinet notes the need for additional budget to
deliver to the tree basal works, additional GIS mapping works and
the development of a proactive communications campaign as
referenced in sections 3.28, 3.42 and 4.3 of the report.
 

4)          
Cabinet notes that a further report will be brought
to Cabinet to outline the longer-term approach to Cityparks Vision
and delivery in 2025.