Greenspaces Review
Decision:
451/2004 The Cabinet endorsed the appointment
of a new greenspace manager (to fill a vacant post).
452/2004 The Cabinet agreed to make interim and longer term
improvements to the standard of management of greenspaces by more
effective use of existing resources.
453/2004 The Cabinet agreed to instruct officers to co-ordinate the
various greenspaces contracts and prepare tenders for a common
contract start date in 2006, establishing a team to do this work
under the new manager and allowing for both private sector and
in-house bids.
454/2004 The Cabinet agreed to the establishment of a ranger
service (at a cost of £470,000 per annum) (option two of the
report) across all parks to provide a security, contract
monitoring, educational and minor jobs service (e.g. litter
scavenging) in the urban parks and open spaces, as part of the
budget setting process.
455/2004 The Cabinet instructed officers to test the feasibility of
attracting external partners to enhance revenue at the Country
Parks through advert and a formal procurement process.
456/2004 The Cabinet agreed to retain the plant production facility
at Cozenton, enhanced by the Skills for Life project and to explore
all opportunities for additional and future funding.
457/2004 The Cabinet agreed to close the vehicle workshop and
instructed officers to make alternative arrangements for the
services provided.