Decision details

For the Director of Placemaking and Housing to approve the council's acceptance of a grant up to £249,945 from the Football Foundation’s Playzone fund under CSO 17.1

The grant offer needs to be accepted by 30/09/24. The works need to be completed by a year after the first claim is paid.

The £249,945 grant from the Football Foundation Playzone fund will enable the implementation of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) within Wood Green Common.

Following public consultation and engagement with local stakeholders and Ward Councillors, a project plan has been co-produced, allowing for phased improvement of the park. This project moves the Council closer to ensuring equal access to high quality greenspace across the borough.

Do nothing: Rejected, as not accepting the grant would result in loss of up to £249,945 of partnership funding for the Wood Green Common scheme. This would prevent the planned improvements from taking place, which have been discussed with residents, schools, Ward Councillors and local stakeholders, who now have raised expectations.

Use the money for something else: Rejected, as the grant offer is ringfenced for a new MUGA at Wood Green Common.