The report will seek approval to engage BTCV under a 2/3 year Grant Agreement to provide Community Outreach services in parks and open spaces.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Decision due: 28 Jul 2009 by Cabinet Procurement Committee
Consultation process
The Grant Agreement will be a refinement of an existing arrangement with BTCV. Consultation with stakeholders was completed prior to the implementation of the Parkforce model of open space supervision.
DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Lifelong Learning and Director of Adult, Culture and Community Services
SLT date: Increasing use of parks by all sectors of the community is a key outcome of the Parkforce ‘Model’. Increasing engagement with users and non users including black, ethnic minority groups is a key focus of Parkforce which will be partly achieved through the Community Outreach services provided by this grant agreement.