Purpose

The Council operates an in-house model of
grounds maintenance and the Parks Service carries out grounds
maintenance for all green space the Council owns, excluding
schools. On a routine basis both vehicle and plant items need to be
replaced as they become end of life. In addition, the service
changes over time. Over the last 5+ years working methods and
equipment needs have migrated to respond to change factors
affecting the service, for example the better management of
hand-arm vibration, areas of scrub and woodland left unmanaged need
to be brought back into a specification, and managing more land in
a way that benefits nature.

Content

To approve capital funds allocated at Full
Council in February 2024 for the procurement of operational
equipment required to deliver grounds maintenance and managing for
nature objectives in parks and green spaces.