Avondale Avenue Play Street (2024-2026)
Received: 29 December 2025
I request the following information in relation to the Avondale Avenue Play Street scheme for 2024, 2025, and the proposed continuation in 2026.For each document disclosed, please include the date of creation and the officer, department, or role responsible, where this information is held.1. Decision-making authority and governance1.Documents identifying who held delegated authority to approve, renew, or continue the Play Street scheme in each year, including any scheme of delegation or officer authorisation relied upon.2.Any decision records, officer reports, briefing notes, internal assessments, or recommendations prepared in support of approval or continuation of the scheme.3.Records of any involvement by elected members, including:obriefings provided to councillors;orepresentations, comments, or requests made by councillors;ocorrespondence between councillors and officers relating to the scheme.4.Confirmation of whether the scheme was treated as:oan officer-delegated decision; oroa member-led or politically sponsored initiative,together with any documents supporting that classification.2. Consideration of objections and decision-making rationale5.Copies of all resident objections received in each year, together with any internal summaries, analyses, or records explaining:ohow objections were evaluated;owhat weight was given to them;ohow competing considerations were balanced prior to approval or continuation.6.Any documents demonstrating that officers considered:orelevant factors supporting the scheme;opotential adverse impacts on residents;oalternative options or mitigations;before a decision was taken.3. Equality Act 2010 - Public Sector Equality Duty7.Copies of any Equality Impact Assessments, screening documents, briefing notes, or internal records prepared to demonstrate compliance with section 149 of the Equality Act 2010.8.If no formal Equality Impact Assessment was undertaken, copies of any documents evidencing that due regard was nonetheless given to the impact of the scheme on:odisabled residents;oelderly residents;oresidents with health conditions or caring responsibilities.4. Risk, insurance, and operational controls9.Any risk assessments, incident logs, complaint records, or internal reviews relating to Play Street events on Avondale Avenue.10.Copies of any public liability insurance documentation provided by organisers, together with any internal records addressing whether insurance was required, checked, or waived.11.Documents explaining the selection, relocation, or amendment of closure points, including any internal discussions or justifications.Please provide the information electronically.If any information is withheld, please specify the exemption relied upon and explain why the public interest favours non-disclosure. If information is not held, please confirm this explicitly.