Decision

The Assistant Director of Environmental
Services submitted a report to seek approval for improvements to
the playground on Hawthorne Park, Thornton, using funds totalling
£90,000 as detailed below:
 

·      
Lancashire Environmental Fund (grant) £40,000

·      
Hawthorne Park Trust (fundraising) £10,000

·      
Wyre Community Lottery (award) £10,000

·      
Wyre Parks Improvements Fund (reserve) £30,000
 
and for the scheme to be added to the 2024/25
Capital Programme.
 
Decisions
 
The Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces
Portfolio Holder agreed:
 

·      
That approval is given to use the various funding contributions
totalling £90,000 to enhance the current play offer on
site.
 

·      
That the council’s 2024/25 Capital Programme be amended to
include the addition of new equipment to the playground on
Hawthorne Park, Thornton.
 

·      
To grant approval for the council to act as lead project manager
for the project, including administering the funding, procuring
equipment and overseeing the works and installation of
equipment.
 

·      
That approval is given to amend the council’s annual
maintenance and inspection programme for children’s
playgrounds to include this new equipment and manage future upkeep
within existing revenue budgets.