Resolved-

(1)       That the Committee welcomes the content of the report and the smooth merger of the operational management and maintenance of Parks and Green Spaces with the Street Cleansing Service, whilst reducing the number of complaints to the service over the summer.

(2)       That the Committee recognises the importance of the districts parks and open green spaces for the health and wellbeing of the districts residents.

(3)       That the Committee raises concerns about the limited budget for the maintenance of a large number of children’s play areas and the impact of this on offer to young children and families across the district.

(4)       That officers work with Ward Councillors to look at additional opportunities to extend areas of green spaces.

Action:           Strategic Director, Place

Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny

                                                                        (David Cansfield – 01274 437026)