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6. Matters for Consideration
Narborough Parish Council currently lease the area known as Narborough
Park under two lease agreements dated 4 th November 2009.
Discussions in relation to the replacement of the fencing on the boundary
between Narborough Park and the Council Offices have led to a proposal to
alter the boundary of the area leased by Narborough Parish Council and also
to amalgamate the two leases that are currently in existence.
Extended discussions between Officers of Blaby District Council and the
Parish Council have taken place and the following are elements that have
been considered in the process:
o The replacement fencing should be of the type to ensure safety of the
public utilising the park in relation to vehicles accessing the Council
Offices via the driveway.
o That a contribution is made by Blaby District Council to reflect some of
the additional expenditure that has resulted in this enhanced
specification.
o That the boundary of the leased area be amended to extend the verge
as shown in Appendix A in order that a further six spaces be
accommodated within the staff car park and to allow access for
emergency vehicles.
o That the annual lease value of £1,065 be reduced to a nominal sum.
Recent arrangements where Parish Councils have taken on the
responsibility and costs of maintenance have been at a nominal
amount to recognise the expenditure that the Parish Councils take on
with maintenance and upkeep of such areas.
7. Other Relevant Considerations
Human Rights Act 1998
Not Applicable
Legal Implications
All legal implications will be considered throughout the process.
Human Resources Implications
There are no Human Resources implications.
Risk Assessment & Business Continuity
The considerations for the replacement fencing took into account the physical
barrier that was needed along the boundary between the park and the
driveway leading to the Council Offices. It is anticipated that a fence line
providing a physical barrier reduced the risk of incidents of children running
into the path of oncoming vehicles.
Equalities
No EINA is required for this report.
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