Issue details

Meadow enhancements at The Parks

 

 

To seek approval for the allocation of s106 developer contributions (6,000) to support biodiversity enhancements to grassland at The Parks, an open space managed by Bracknell Forest Council rangers.


Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Town Centre & The Parks;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2024

Decision due: 2 Sep 2024 by Executive Member for Planning, Transport and Countryside

Lead member: Executive Member for Planning, Transport and Countryside

Lead director: Executive Director: Place

Department: Place

Contact: Stephen Chown, Head of Natural Estates Email: stephen.chown@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351226.

Consultation process

Meetings, site visits and email correspondence.
Site notices will be used where required. The Parks residents will be consulted and engaged on this proposal.
Residents also can provide feedback on the management of parks and open spaces, via our survey on our consultation portal.

Consultees

Cllrs, BFC officers and residents.

Financial Impact: Proposal is to use Section 106 funding reserved for enhancements to Open Spaces of Public Value (OSPV). This would alleviate a financial pressure to the borough’s own revenue funding streams. It will reduce the area required for 14-day meadow cut, will equate as a long-term saving.

Decisions

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