MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Cobtree Manor Estate Committee

13^th March 2013

REPORT OF THE COBTREE OFFICER

Report prepared by Joanna Joyce 

1.           Cobtree Estate Progress Report

1.1        Issue for Decision

1.1.1   To consider the work undertaken across the estate and to approve the proposed cost of the events programme at Cobtree Manor Park for 2013.

1.2        Recommendation of the Cobtree Officer

         It is recommended that the Committee note the work undertaken across the estate and the future work set out this report

                                      and

1.2.1   that the proposed total cost for the events programme is approved.

1.3        Reasons for Recommendation

1.3.1   The Committee previously resolved to receive a progress report on the work of the park ranger at each meeting. This has now been extended to cover the work of the whole estate. Attached at Appendix A is the report for the most recent period.

1.3.2   The events programme has proven very successful in raising the profile of the park and in bringing new visitors in; it is therefore recommended that this programme continues in order to build on the success of the previous 2 years. Included in Appendix A is an outline proposal for events at Cobtree Manor Park.

1.4        Alternative Action and why not Recommended

1.4.1   The alternative course of action is to reject the request for endorsement of the ongoing work across the estate and the events programme contained in this report. This is not recommended as the recommendations are in the best interests of the future management of Cobtree Estate.

1.5        Impact on Corporate Objectives

1.5.1   The work of the estate directly supports the achievement of the charity’s objectives.

1.6        Risk Management

1.6.1   There are no additional risks to the Charity arising from this report.

1.7        Other Implications

1.7.1    

1.7.2   The cost of the events will be kept at the same level as 2012.

1.8        Relevant Documents

1.8.1   Appendices

Appendix A Report of the Cobtree Officer on the work of the Estate including outline events proposal and cost.

1.8.2   Background Documents

There are none.

IS THIS A KEY DECISION REPORT?   Yes                                               No              X         If yes, when did it first appear in the Forward Plan?   …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..     This is a Key Decision because: ………………………………………………………………………..   …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….       Wards/Parishes affected: …………………………………………………………………………………..   ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..