REPORT OF: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT
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TO: LEAD MEMBER FOR ENVIRONMENT
ON 29th March 2010
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TITLE:
WEASTE ALLOTMENTS – DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Senior Management Team approve the installation of a land drainage scheme at
Weaste Allotments
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS:
(Available for public inspection)
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KEY DECISION:
NO
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DETAILS: CONTAINED WITHIN THE REPORT
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KEY COUNCIL POLICIES:
Budget Monitoring – Community Strategy – Cultural Strategy – Environmental strategy –
Equalities – Health – Planning Strategy – Procurement Policies – Regeneration
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EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND IMPLICATIONS:- N/A
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ASSESSMENT OF RISK: Low
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SOURCE OF FUNDING: Salford City Council approved Capital Budget 2010 – Allotments.
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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Works to be procured through the partnering agreement.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Yes The Environment Directorates Management Accountant has approved the capital
element of the report
OTHER DIRECTORATES CONSULTED: N/A
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CONTACT OFFICER: Ian Worsley Tel: No 0161 925 1194
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WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): Weaste & Seedley
1.0 Detail
1.1
In section 3 of the Smallholdings and Allotments Act 1908, it was made the
express duty of every allotments authority, where they are of the opinion that
there is a demand for allotments in their area, to provide a sufficient number
of them and then let them to persons resident in the area. If the duty is not
carried out, an interested person would be able to apply for a judicial review
and seek a mandatory order(1), in accordance with Part 55 of the Civil
procedure rule.
1.2
The number of Salford residents on the waiting list for an allotment at the end
of September 2009 was 426. Approximately 21% of these outstanding
applications are for a plot at Weaste Allotments.
1.3
With in excess of 23% of local people describing themselves as having a long
term, limiting illness and a rapid increase in both adult and childhood obesity
the cultivation of allotments is seen not only as a means of growing fresh fruit
and vegetables for the family, but as a further means of regular outdoor
exercise
2.0 Financial
2.1
A budget of £92,000 has been made available within the approved 2010
Capital Programme for improvements to Weaste Allotments.
3.0 Consultation
3.1
The proposed works have been developed in consultation with the Council’s
Allotments Officer and are supported by Weaste Allotment Association and
Salford Allotment Association
4.0 Conclusion
4.1
The installation of a land drainage scheme at Weaste Allotments will allow 19
full size allotment plots to be brought back into cultivation.
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TENDER APPROVAL – PROFORMA
For use in seeking the approval of the Lead Member for Customer and Support services to
proceed with a capital proposal
Title of scheme: Weaste Allotments – Drainage Improvements
Recommendations (please append report to Lead Member for Directorate only if preferred)
Approval is given to proceed with the above and make available funding from the 2010
Approved Capital Budget – Allotments.
Scheme Details (please append report to Lead Member for Directorate only if preferred)
Please see attached report
Tender details (please append report to Lead Member for Directorate only if preferred)
To be undertaken in partnership with Urban Vision and Horticon Ltd. Total capital cost
£92,000
Estimated - Start Date May 2010
Estimated – End Date Sept 2010
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Breakdown of scheme cost
09/10
£000’s
10/11
£000’s
83
9
Contract (construction costs)
Fees
Other (specify) revenue
11/12
£000’s
Total
£000’s
83
9
2010/11 only – phasing of capital Expenditure (£000’s)
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
6
Nov
Dec
Jan
77
Feb
Mar
9
Note: The monthly cash flow above should be consistent with the contract start and end dates
shown above and should allow for normal time lapses which will occur between work being
done, claimed for, certified and paid, as well as retentions. Please consult your Capital
Accountant if you need assistance with this or any other part of this proforma.
Is scheme in the Current Approved Capital programme? Yes
Funding identified
09/10
£000’s
Supported Borrowing
Unsupported Borrowing
Grant
Capital Receipts – 2010 approved capital
budget
Other
Total
10/11
£000’s
11/12
£000’s
Total
£000’s
0
0
0
92
0
0
0
92
0
92
0
63.2
Other financial implications
Decision Lead Member Customer and Support Services
3
Approved/not approved