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(Report of Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services)

The report updated progress on a number of key projects contained in the Borough Council’s Capital Plan.  In addition, three Post Implementation Reviews were brought forward for consideration and approval.

Particular reference was made to measures to increase parking provision at Leybourne Lakes Country Park.  It was noted that this project was currently on List A.  In addition, temporary measures were in place to increase car parking at Haysden Country Park.  These measures would be monitored over the coming months and the findings reflected in the Capital Plan Evaluation to be considered by Members at a future meeting of the Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board. 

Following consideration by the Communities and Housing Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Community Services resolved that:

(1)         the updates on the current Capital Plan, as set out in Annex 1 of the report, be noted;

(2)         the Post Implementation Review for Larkfield Recreation Ground Play Improvements, as set out in Annex 2 of the report, be approved;

(3)         the Post Implementation Review for Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground Bridge Renewal/Repair, as set out in Annex 3 of the report, be approved; and

(4)         the Post Implementation Review for DDA Audit Recommendations – Phase 3, as set out in Annex 4 of the report, be approved.

Decision Notice D170052MEM

The report updated progress on a number of key projects contained in the Borough Council’s Capital Plan.  In addition, three Post Implementation Reviews were brought forward for consideration and approval.

Particular reference was made to measures to increase parking provision at Leybourne Lakes Country Park.  It was noted that this project was currently on List A.  In addition, temporary measures were in place to increase car parking at Haysden Country Park.  These measures would be monitored over the coming months and the findings reflected in the Capital Plan Evaluation to be considered by Members at a future meeting of the Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board.

Finally, local Members referred to the recent improvements made to the play equipment at Larkfield recreation ground, which had been positively received and was a well-used facility.

RECOMMENDED:  That

(1)         the updates on the current Capital Plan, as set out in Annex 1 of the report, be noted;

(2)         the Post Implementation Review for Larkfield Recreation Ground Play Improvements, as set out in Annex 2 of the report, be approved;

(3)         the Post Implementation Review for Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground Bridge Renewal/Repair, as set out in Annex 3 of the report, be approved; and

(4)         the Post Implementation Review for DDA Audit Recommendations – Phase 3, as set out in Annex 4 of the report, be approved.