Issue - meetings

Record of Urgent Decisions taken by the Executive Councillor for Public Places

To note decisions taken by the Executive Councillor for Public Places since the last meeting of the Environment Scrutiny Committee

Public Question/Comment

Mr Phillips said that residents had been asking for improvements to the common and riverbank for some time. He asked if mooring rings for the boating community could be included in bank restoration work. Mr Phillips also said trees on Stourbridge Common raised safety issues for river users.

The Executive Councillor for Public Places noted Mr Phillip’s comments and offered to liaise with him post meeting. She said the moorings issue would be covered under agenda item 13 (13/36/Env).

Matter for Decision

The Executive Councillor is recommended:

To approve the tendering and letting of a contract for a design and build of a river bank restoration programme at Stourbridge Common.

To approve the spending of £100k in year 2013/14

To approve the preparation of future capital bids for future works along the Stourbridge Common river bank

Decision of Executive Councillor for Public Places

       i.          Approved the tendering and letting of a contract for a design and build of a river bank restoration programme at Stourbridge Common.

     ii.          Approved the spending of £100k in year 2013/14.

   iii.          Approved the preparation of future capital bids for future works along the Stourbridge Common river bank.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

Committee did not request this item for pre-scrutiny.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.