Issue - decisions

Issue - decisions

Reusing infrastructure from "Broad Meadow", temporary Broad Street scheme

06/10/2021 - Reusing infrastructure from "Broad Meadow", temporary Broad Street scheme

To donate elements of “Broad Meadow” to six local charities and organisations at the end of the temporary Broad Street scheme, which is anticipated to be 11th October 2021. (More information and public consultation on Broad Meadow at https://consultation.oxford.gov.uk/regeneration-economy/broad-street-summer-2021.) An appropriate process has been undertaken to ensure all the organisations are legitimate charities and community organisations and to ensure that they will use the donated infrastructure appropriately for ongoing public benefit.

The items which are being donated are: moveable furniture, planters, plants, wooden planks, trees lawn turf and wildflower turf. Items which are being retained by the Council are: tree planters and soil, 8 small planters, 2 large planters for use as vehicle protection.

The organisations which are receiving infrastructure are: Oxford Urban Wildlife Group, St Ebbe’s Primary School, Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground, Cowley Children’s Allotment, Marston Community Gardening, St Mary Magdalen Church.

The cumulative value of donated assets is estimated to be £6,500.

The Head of Financial Services (Section 151 Officer) has confirmed that the disposal process is appropriate.