Decision details

To seek approval to launch a pilot to test Future Parks expressions of interest process.

Cabinet:

1. Noted the work of the project team and changes to the Future Parks Programme;
2. Noted the agreed extension for Future Parks Programme funding agreement to October 2021 as set out in the report;
3. Approved a “stress test” being undertaken at Eastville Park working with local stakeholders and interested parties prior to launching the pilot Expressions of Interests, to allow us to test our systems and processes;
4. Approved in principle a series of pilot Expressions of Interest for the Future Parks Programme in September/October 2020 and authorises the Senior Director Citizen Service to agree and implement a detailed plan in consultation with the Executive member for Communities, Equalities and Public Health;
5. Approved the submission of an application for and acceptance of additional funding if successful, and a further extension to the project until March 2022, as outlined in the report;
6. Approved the carrying out of a pilot parks and green space sponsorship model and authorise the Senior Director Citizen Service in consultation with the Executive member for Executive member for Communities, Equalities and Public Health to take all steps required to agree and implement the pilot.
7. Noted the development and implementation of a parks volunteering strategy.