Issue details

In 2021, following a successful bid to Sport England through the Local Delivery Pilot (LDP), £70,000 was awarded for the provision of the Active Ageing Gym to go on land adjacent to York Road Car Park, Holland on Sea.
The gym is designed to build strength and improve balance in those who have had a fall, are at risk of a fall, or require rehabilitation. The total cost of the project is £75,000:
Sport England funded:
£65,000Cost of gym installation and equipment
£3,000Towards the cost of 3 years maintenance
£2,000Community Activation
Total £70,000
TDC Commitment:
£5,000Site preparation works and landscapingTendring District Council
£75,000 total project cost
After a delay in the process to pass funding from Sport England through Active Essex to Tendring District Council for a Capital project, A new agreement via an award letter from Sport England, was provided.
A report was submitted to Management Team on 17th October 2023 and concurrences then were sought from the then Portfolio Holder for Partnerships and the Portfolio Holder for Environment