Purpose

See attached ODR for details

Decision

To utilise £20,599.48 of Section 106 monies from 03/2042/P Adwick Road/Harlington Road, Mexborough. To undertake works required to enable improvement at Manvers Road Park, Mexborough – this includes solar lighting, repairing play equipment and the installation of a fence.

Alternative options considered

As part of the options appraisal, the use of natural planting such as a hedgerow to act as a boundary was explored. While greenery would provide a natural barrier, this option would require significantly higher levels of ongoing maintenance, placing additional pressure on Street Scene colleagues. A hedgerow also carries a greater risk of becoming a visual obstruction to road users as it grows, potentially impacting local highway safety. Although planting would have reduced initial installation costs, the longer-term revenue commitment would be higher due to the continual pruning and management required.

Ultimately, fencing is considered the most viable and sustainable option. It provides a clear physical boundary while requiring much less attention and maintenance costs than alternative solutions.