Issue - meetings

To approve a Parks Improvement Programme requiring investment of £1.1 million.

Councillor Florian Chevoppe-Verdier (Cabinet Member for Public Realm) wished the borough’s French residents a happy Bastille Day. He then introduced the report which set out a range of improvements to the borough’s parks and in turn the quality of the environment for residents.

Councillor Wesley Harcourt (Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Ecology) commented on the importance of parks during heatwaves, noting that green spaces and the shade they provided were so important to residents. He welcomed the report and recommendations.

Councillor Adronie Alford asked if investment in cemeteries would be addressed in a separate report. Councillor Chevoppe-Verdier confirmed they would, and they would be considered in the same way as parks and other green spaces in the borough.

Councillor Jose Afonso also wished residents a happy Bastille Day. He said it was good to see parks getting attention which he felt was long overdue. He asked if playgrounds would be a separate item and when that would be considered. The Leader said members and officers were looking at playground improvements and wanted the best play equipment available, based on the latest ideas and research.

RESOLVED

1. To approve a Parks Improvement Programme requiring investment of £1.1m million.