*RESOLVED –
That it be recommended to Full Council that:
1. A new Parks and Open Spaces Strategy, for the period 2022 through 2030, be approved and adopted.
2. The Service Director for Leisure, Culture and Community Wellbeing be invited to develop a five-year costed delivery plan, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, to give effect to the Strategy’s aims and objectives and for this delivery plan to be presented for approval at future meetings of the Cabinet and Full Council.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS
1. The Council requires a robust needs assessment and evidence base relating to green space to meet statutory planning requirements within the Local Plan Framework, and the parks and open spaces strategy supports this.
2. Having a modern and relevant Parks and Open Spaces Strategy will enable the Council to strategically plan and prioritise resources across the Borough, and to work appropriately with developers and other stakeholders.
3. The effective management of our parks and open spaces will continue to support the Borough in being a great destination; and a healthy and active place to live and work.
*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.