This decision was delegated to officers under section 4.4 of the Constitution.

Following engagement with the local public and users of Manzil Way Gardens it was decided to spend £50,000 to refurbish the gardens . This will improve facilities, provide an open, flexible, green space and provide a meeting place and focal point for Cowley Road Carnival and other community events and activities whilst also tackling antisocial behaviour.

Public engagement indicated that the garden should not be overdeveloped.

Enhancing the gardens will encourage and increase legitimate use and will contribute to the aims of the Community Impact Zone which seeks to drive wide-ranging, positive change for the area.

To spend £50,000 on refurbishment and improvement of Manzil Way Gardens.

The first option considered was to do nothing. This option would include the replacement of damaged benches at a cost of £3,000. Having carried out public consultation, there is an expectation that further work would be carried out. Beyond this, the gardens would continue to deteriorate and antisocial behaviour would not be addressed. This option was therefore discarded.