Council and Democracy

Decision details

Parks and Open Spaces Strategy (Consultation Draft)

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

1.    That the draft Parks and Open Spaces Strategy 2021–2030 be approved for public consultation.

 

2.    That a report with a final draft of the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy for adoption following completion of the public consultation be brought to Cabinet.

 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

 

1.    The Council Core Strategy requires a robust needs and evidence base relating to green space to meet statutory planning requirements within the Local Plan Framework.

 

2.    It is essential that the Council understands local community needs and can strategically plan and resource future plans through a recognised methodology being used to develop essential investment.

 

3.    Parks and open space provision in local communities is an essential requirement to ensure that Chesterfield is sustained and developed both as a great destination; and a healthy and active place to live and work.

 

Reason Key: Has a significant impact in environmental, physical, social or economic terms on communities;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Ian Waller, Service Director - Leisure, Culture and Community Wellbeing Email: ian.waller@chesterfield.gov.uk.

Report author: Ian Waller

Publication date: 06/07/2021

Date of decision: 06/07/2021

Decided at meeting: 06/07/2021 - Cabinet

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