Agenda item

*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.

The Service Director – Leisure, Culture and Community Wellbeing presented a report on the draft Parks and Open Spaces Strategy 2021 – 2030 and sought approval to commence consultation on the draft strategy.

The previous Parks and Open Spaces Strategy was adopted in 2014. The updated strategy would become the key document guiding the Council’s protection and investment in parks and open spaces for the next ten years. A copy of the draft Parks and Open Spaces Strategy was attached at Appendix A of the officer’s report.

Consultation on the draft strategy would take place in two phases, the first would be a general consultation which would take place

on the council’s website and the second would involve analysis of the data captured from the general consultation to inform further consultation with key stakeholders.

*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.