Issue details

Design and Cost Report for the Development and Enhancement of Green Space at Royal Park Road

A decision on plans to develop a new green space at a cost of £517k on the site of the former Royal Park School.

Decision type: Key Decision

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Headingley and Hyde Park; Little London and Woodhouse;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/10/2018

Decision due: 21 Nov 2018 by Executive Board

Lead director: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Department: Communities, Housing and Environment

Contact: Tony Stringwell, Senior Project Manager 0113 3786002 Email: tony.stringwell@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The Executive Member has been consulted.  Following the decision to close the former school, options regarding future use have been subject to consultation with a view to determining a sustainable future for the site. The masterplan presented for consideration has been subject to extensive discussion led by ward members incorporating resident feedback along with stakeholder and interest group discussion.

Consultees

Detailed plans will be subject to planning, and consultation as part of this process. Furthermore, the Parks and Countryside service is committed to supporting and extending opportunities for community engagement in green space delivery and will commit officer resources to establishing a friends group that will provide ongoing feedback and a platform for ongoing dialogue.

Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Environment and Active Lifestyles

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • The report to be issued to the decision maker with the agenda for the meeting