Decision details

To seek approval for the allocation of resources secured through Section 106 planning obligations from DB389 Land at Failsworth Mill (PA/337967) to fund improvements along a section of Failsworth Tow Path between Bridge 79-78D. Delegation is also sought to award contracts following procurement exercises carried out for elements that will not be carried out in-house or by nominated delivery partners.

RESOLVED - That:
Approve the allocation of £33,253.83 resources secured through Section 106 planning obligations from DB389 Land at Failsworth Mill (PA/337967) (plus interest accrued) to fund improvements along a section of Failsworth Tow Path between Bridge 79-78D.
Award contracts following procurement exercises carried out for elements that will not be carried out in-house or by nominated delivery partners.
Progress the programme of path improvement works, clear-ups and greenspace improvements & planting involving the local community and install biodiverse floating islands to the canal.

Option 3 - Proceed with improvements as proposal.

Option 1 - Do nothing: this would mean that the funds would need to be returned to the developer and the terms of the S106 agreement would not be complied with.
Option 2 - Transfer the funds to Canal and Rivers Trust to add to management costs already in place for the maintenance of the path.

N/A