Decision details

Temporary closure of Jubilee Park

Reference: D1646

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To authorise temporary closure of Burton Road recreation ground (Jubilee Park) on Burton Road Gedling to enable an inspection and cleansing of the site following an unlawful encampment.

Decision:

THAT the Leader of the Council:
Authorises temporary closure of Jubilee Park in Gedling to enable the park to be cleared as detailed within this report

Reasons for the decision:

To protect park users.

Alternative options considered:

The Council could leave the park open whilst the clear up is underway but this is not considered safe. The encampment covered the majority of the park and as such it is unclear at this time what the risks of the site remaining open are.

Publication date: 20/06/2025

Date of decision: 20/06/2025

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