The Committee considered a report by the Head of Environmental Enhancement (circulated previously) regarding the approval and release of section 106 public open space funds for two projects in the Fremington ward.

The Head of Environmental Enhancement highlighted the following:

·       The approval and release of section 106 public open spaces funds were for two projects in the Fremington Ward for the replacement of play equipment at Ellerslie Road play area and at Beechfield.

RESOLVED:

(a)  That £55,215 be allocated to Fremington Parish Council for the replacement of play equipment at Ellerslie Road play area

(b)  That £39,868 be allocated to Fremington Parish Council towards the replacement of play equipment at Beechfield;

RECOMMENDED:

(c)  That Council be recommended to vary the capital programme by £95,083 and that funds be released subject to a funding agreement upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the Senior Solicitor for external projects.

Councillor Walker thanked officers for bringing forward the report and the Committee for its support on behalf of the children of Sticklepath.