Report by the Parks, Leisure and Public Open Space Officer (attached)

The Committee considered a report by the Parks, Leisure and Public Open Space Officer (circulated previously) regarding the Approval and Release of S10 Public Open Space Funds – Chittlehamholt.

The Parks, Leisure and Public Open Space Officer highlighted the following:

·         The allocation of these funds would allow Chittlehamholt Village Hall to install solar panels with battery storage, air source heat pump and installation of toilets including new disabled toilet suite.

In response to a question on the use of the funds for a toilet suite, the Parks, Leisure and Public Open Space Officer explained that the creation of this new facility would mean disabled visitors to the Hall could now be accommodated whereas they were not currently.  This creation of a new facility as opposed to the refurbishment of a pre-existing facility was allowable under the scheme.

RESOLVED that £34,000 be allocated to Chittlehamholt, Warkleigh and Satterleigh Village Hall towards the cost of installing solar panels with battery storage, air source heat pump and toilets including new disabled toilet suite.

RECOMMENDED that Council vary the capital programme by £34,000 and the funds be released subject to a funding agreement upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the Senior Solicitor for external projects.