THAT:

(a)       To support local alternative and sustainable management options the council will no longer actively adopt or take on the maintenance of new public open space, play or sports facilities that form part of new developments;

(b)           In exceptional circumstances and if no reasonable alternative option is available the council may still adopt open space, play or sporting facilities providing that a full cost recovery ‘lifetime’ (minimum 60 years) commuted sum is paid by the developer in advance of any adoption taking place and any such adoption will be the subject of a cabinet member decision; and