Decision Maker: Assistant Director (Housing & Environment)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
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.
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.
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