Decision details

Received a report regarding the commissioning of a ‘Peace and Memorial Garden’ in recognition that a space is needed within the Borough to commemorate the civilians who have lost their lives in the many atrocities and hostilities that have happened both here in the UK and around the world.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council in achieving its Community Priorities of ‘Raising General Pride in the Borough’, ‘Making Barking and Dagenham Cleaner, Greener and Safer’, ‘Promoting Better Education and Learning for All’ and ‘Promoting Equal Opportunities and Celebrating Diversity’, to:

1. The inclusion of £175,000 for the Peace and Memorial Garden in Central Park in the Capital Programme, as set out in paragraph 3.1.4 of the report; and

2. Fund the project from £120,000 of 2004 / 2005 Revenue underspends as reported to the Executive on 12 July 2005 and £50,000 of slippage from other capital projects within the overall Capital Programme, to be identified by the Director of Regeneration and Environment and the Director of Finance.