Issue - decisions
Southchurch Park Lake - Removal of Post and Rail
24/02/2023 - Southchurch Park Lane - Removal of Post and Rail (referred back by Place Scrutiny Committee held Monday, 30 January 2022)
The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) concerning the removal of the post and rail at Southchurch Park Lake which had been referred back to the Cabinet by the Place Scrutiny Committee held on 30 January 2023.
Resolved:
That the replacement of the post and rail at Southchurch Park to the eastern section at a cost of £25,000 to be funded by Community Infrastructure Levy (£10,000), and £15,000 from the General Fund Revenue budget, be approved.
Reasons for decision:
To fund the replacement of the post and rail at Southchurch Park at a cost of £25,000.
Other options:
None
Note: This is an Executive Function
Not eligible for call-in as the matter has previously been the subject of call-in.
Cabinet Member: Cllr Mulroney
13/01/2023 - Southchurch Park Lake - Removal of Post and Rail
The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) seeking approval to replace small sections of the shin rail around the eastern section of the lake in Southchurch Park based on an agreed risk assessment.
Resolved:
1. That the replacement of small sections of shin rail, with appropriate signage introduced, as identified from a risk assessment of areas of higher risk (e.g duck feeding station and end of path junctions on the eastern section), be approved.
2, That it be noted that the western section of the lake does not have a shin rail and is used by the local model boating club.
Reasons for Decision:
The shin rail fence had reached the end of its useful life and research has shown that elsewhere, in similar circumstances, such barriers are no longer deemed essential.
Other Options
1. Replace the entire eastern section with a new shin rail fence at a cost of approximately £25,000
2. Leave the entire eastern section open. This is however, not recommended, based on the attached risk assessment.
3. To use £10,000 of CIL money for the lake to be wholly fenced (as indicated by Ward Councillors).
Note: This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to: Place Scrutiny Committee
Cabinet Member: Cllr Mulroney
