To appoint the Council’s preferred contractor to construct the King’s Gardens Restoration Project, Southport. The refurbishment of King’s Gardens will result in the complete overhaul of 22 acres of dilapidated and worn out public realm and gardens situted on Southport’s Seafront. The works will restore all the public spaces, landscaping, Listed historic buildings, ornamental features and structures in King’s Gardens. As well as physical improvements, an important aspect of this project is the long-term management and maintenance of the site over a period of at least 25 years and identifying community benefits, particularly training, apprenticeships and establishing a Community Friends’ Group that will support operation and management.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Ainsdale; Birkdale; Cambridge; Dukes; Kew; Meols; Norwood;
Financial: Yes;
Community Impact: No;
Decision due: 8 Nov 2012 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cllr. Ian Moncur, Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care and Health and Deputy Leader ian.moncur@sefton.gov.uk
Lead director: Alan Lunt
Department: Regeneration and Skills
Contact: David Kay Email: david.kay@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 4527.
Consultation process
Not Applicable
Consultees
Not Applicable
Consultation Deadline Date: Not Applicable
Exempt Report?: No