Issue - meetings

To consider the report on the tendering process for the procurement of the River Ash Boardwalk.

The Group Head – Neighbourhood Services presented the report on the tendering process for the procurement of the proposed boardwalk on the River Ash.

The Committee enquired whether recycled plastic would be the best material to build the boardwalk from and whether wood could be a better option. The Group Head – Neighbourhood Service advised that wood was more vulnerable to vandalism and would deteriorate quickly.

The Committee asked how residents would be able to report an issue with the boardwalk and were advised that it would be possible to include plaques on the handrail with details of how to report any incidents of vandalism.

The Committee resolved to

1. Authorise the Group Head of Neighbourhood Services to go out to tender for the procurement of the River Ash Boardwalk
2. Delegate authority to the Biodiversity Officer, Group Head of Neighbourhood Services and Chair of Neighbourhood Services and Enforcement committee to select the chosen supplier

3.    Authorise the Group Head of Corporate Governance to enter into the contract with the selected supplier.