Decision details

Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Housing & Environment)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Through the Local Delivery Pilot Scheme, Sport England have approved a bid to fund the development of an Active Ageing Outdoor Gym in Holland on Sea.
The funding is for £60,000 for the gym and a further £10,000 for an activation plan. Total funding £70,000.
All procurement rules will be followed and quotations will be invited for this work.
The outdoor gym will target those aged over 65 years or those rehabilitating and will focus on strength and balance exercises.
A letter of concurrence to accept this funding has been signed by Cllr Lynda McWilliams, portfolio holder for Partnerships.

Decision:

Option 3. This will enable the gym to be used by casual users, free of charge. Working with partners such as Occupational Therapists and social prescribers, there will be good opportunities for evaluation.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - To look at equipment provision at an inside location
Option 2 - To provide standard outdoor gym equipment
Option 3 - To provide outdoor gym equipment aimed at preventing falls and rehabilitation

Publication date: 03/03/2021

Date of decision: 02/03/2021