Agenda item

Decision:

That having had due regard to the first stage Integrated Impact Assessment, an official pilot to not restrict pedestrian access to the parks and gardens detailed at Appendix A to the circulated report, for a period of 4 months commencing 1st December 2024, be approved, with the outcome of the pilot to be reported back to Cabinet.

Reasons for Decision:

1.           To help ensure the Council fulfils its Duty of Care with respect to staff safety in relation to lone working.

2.           To establish any unforeseen impacts that the proposed changes to the service will have.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.