Decision - Consultation Plan for The Level Redevelopment

(1)       That the Cabinet Member for Environment endorses the consultation plan for The Level, set out in Section 4 of this report.

(2)       That the Cabinet Member for Environment endorses the preparation of a funding bid to the Parks for People Heritage Lottery Fund.

The Level is an important open space for the city, heavily used by residents and visitors.  It does suffer from anti-social behaviour and parts of it are in a poor state of repair.  Some funding is available to make improvements to the park, and applications are being made for further funding.  In order to be able to start to deliver improvements and apply for further funding a master plan is essential.  This plan needs to be based on extensive public consultation.

1.     This report seeks permission to consult.  As part of the consultation process options will be developed which will feed in to the development of a master plan.

2.     The alternative to consulting on redevelopment at The Level is not to consult on or bid for improvements to the park. Given the reasons outlined in this report, not consulting is not considered to be appropriate.