Decision details

To note the progress made with the Parklife Programme to date, note the sites to be brought forward and support funding proposals as outlined in the report.

Further to Minute No. 111, 13^th December 2017, the Director of City Development submitted a report providing an update on the progress made regarding the delivery of the proposed Parklife Programme, particularly with regards to the Fullerton Park project, and which noted the interdependency of this scheme with the proposed disposal of land at Brown Lane East (former Matthew Murray school site) to Leeds United Football Club, which is subject to a separate report submitted to this Executive Board (Minute No. 79 refers).

With regard to the proposals for the Woodhall Lane site, emphasis was placed upon the need to ensure that a consultation exercise with the local community was undertaken.

In response to an enquiry regarding the proposals for the Fullerton Park site, assurance was provided in terms of the sufficient levels of car parking provision which would remain on the site, with it also being highlighted that Leeds United FC were currently working on an updated travel plan, which would look to establish a range of more sustainable match day travel arrangements.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the progress made with the development of the Parklife Programme to date, be noted;

(b)  That the selection of the four shortlisted Parklife sites, as contained within the submitted report, be approved;

(c)  That approval be given to the principle that the funding for the City Council's financial contribution for Fullerton Park will be funded as part of the Capital Programme, to be agreed in February 2020, with approval also being given to the proposal that a detailed Design and Cost Report will be presented to Executive Board in due course;

(d)  That approval be given to authorise the ongoing design progression at the Woodhall Lane and Green Park Parklife projects, with it being noted that the match funding for the City Council's contribution for the Parklife projects at these sites will be considered as a pressure as part of the Capital Programme report in February 2020;

(e)  That the Director of City Development, in discussion with the Executive Member, be authorised to support the submission of planning applications for Fullerton Park and Woodhall Lane Parklife projects, based upon the facilities mix, as contained within the submitted report;

(f)  That it be noted that the Director of City Development and the Director of Communities and Environment are responsible for the delivery of the programme.

Executive Member and Ward Member consultation has been undertaken and will continue to take place throughout the development. Consultation has also taken place with local community football clubs as well as with Leeds United and Bradford City. These consultations and exhibition events showing the proposed designs will continue throughout the project.

Executive Member and Ward Members

Local community football clubs

Leeds United and Bradford City.