Decision details

The Area Committee have given approval to the use of the following commuted sums:-

• Allocation in principal of a portion of the sum accrued from 22 Cross Lane for improvements at Cromwell Road, Marple (subject to further discussions with Ward Councillors and local residents) and improvements at Rose Lane Play Area, in conjunction with Moss Bank Homes (subject to further discussions with Ward Councillors and local residents)
• Allocation of £334.62 accrued from 2 Ley Lane, Marple Bridge to the play area at Mill Brow
• Allocation of £110.43 accrued from 8 Arkwright Road Marple to the play ground improvement project at Brabyns Park

The Area Committee also requested that the Service Director (Place Management):-

• give further consideration to the use of commuted sums for improvements at Greenbank Crescent, including the possibility of the installation of goal posts;
• liaise with Ward Councillors to discuss the future of the site at Cromwell Road, including possible support to establishing a Friends of Group, and
• repaint the goal posts on the Green at Hawk Green.

A range of options for the allocation of commuted sums as follows:-

8 Arkwright Road Marple for

·         the improvement of the play area / skate park at Marple Memorial park,

·         provide new equipment at Marple Recreation ground

Cross Lane Marple for

·         the improvement of the play area at Marple Memorial park,

·         provide new equipment at Marple Recreation ground

·         the improvement of the playspace at Brabyns Park

2 Ley Lane Marple Bridge for

·         Improve the play area at Cote Green recreation ground,

·         Replace the fencing at Ludworth recreation ground in addition to other allocated sums

None.