Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: May 7, 2025

Purpose: This report introduces the draft Greenspaces Strategy which outlines the purpose and priorities of the Greenspace Strategy for adoption.

Content: Greenspaces Draft Strategy   RESOLVED – that Executive AGREED to:   (i)             Approve the draft Greenspaces Strategy for public consultation.   (ii)           Delegate arrangements for the public consultation to the Head of Greenspaces, Leisure & Culture in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Sustainability and Leisure.   (iii)         Note that it will receive a further report in October 2025 post-consultation, presenting the public consultation’s findings and any proposed amendments to the draft Strategy, along with seeking final approval to the Greenspaces Strategy.   (iv)         Approve that the Head of Greenspaces, Leisure & Culture can correct any minor factual changes in the draft Greenspaces Strategy ahead of public consultation, where they do not fundamentally change the position of the draft document.