Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance & Parking

RESOLVED

(i)      That the Forum fountain should be upgraded to a splash pad.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL

(ii)      That a capital budget be created for £120,000 in 2022/23 for this purpose.

REASON

(i)      The Forum fountain is located within a public open space without controls on its use as an interactive facility. An upgrade of the treatment system will mean that residents can enjoy the feature safely.

(ii)      The constitution states that only full Council can approve changes to the budget.

Councillor Christian Mitchell, Cabinet Member for Horsham Town, stated that the Forum Fountain, which had served the community for nearly 20 years, needed upgrading and Cabinet sought approval for a capital budget to carry out this work.

The installation of a treatment system would support interactive play by minimising bacterial risks so that the fountain could be kept operational, rather than needing to be shut down for cleansing.  Detailed design would be agreed in consultation with Cabinet, the Horsham Town Policy Development Advisory Group and stakeholders including Neighbourhood Councils.

RESOLVED

(i)      That the Forum fountain should be upgraded to a splash pad.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL

(ii)      That a capital budget be created for £120,000 in 2022/23 for this purpose.

REASON

(i)      The Forum fountain is located within a public open space without controls on its use as an interactive facility. An upgrade of the treatment system will mean that residents can enjoy the feature safely.

(ii)      The constitution states that only full Council can approve changes to the budget.