Decision details

To adopt the policy and support the capital programme provision required

The Director of Learning and Leisure submitted a report informing Members of the outcome of the Coroner’s Inquest into the tragic drowning of 2 teenagers at Roundhay Park, the subsequent actions regarding water health and safety issues and to seek approval of the Policy on the Safety Management of Open Water which was attached as Appendix 3.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the Policy on the Safety Management of Open Water be approved and adopted and that Directors be requested to implement the Policy as detailed in paragraph 5.3 of the report.

(b)  That the ‘Wise up to Water’ lifesaving Water Safety Project for young people be endorsed.

(c)  That provision within the Capital Programme to ensure that the result of the remaining risk assessments can be implemented be approved.