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A sustainable future for Mote Park

Meeting: 05/01/2016 - Heritage, Culture and Leisure Committee (Item 81)

81 Report of the Head of Commercial and Economic Development - A sustainable future for Mote Park pdf icon PDF 114 KB

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Decision:

That:

1)  The progress of the programme of projects known as ‘A sustainable future for Mote Park’ be noted;

2)  The development of the outline spatial framework for locating the projects in Mote Park be agreed;

3)  A request to Policy and Resources Committee for £3.929m (subject to future review) of capital to deliver the programme of projects and improvements and to maximise operational and commercial opportunities be approved;

4)  Should the capital programme bid be successful, delegated authority be given to the Head of Commercial and Economic Development to spend up to £100,000 developing the detailed plans; including the business case for the new visitor centre.

Minutes:

Members considered the report of the Head of Commercial and Economic Development which informed the progress made with regard to various projects related to Mote Park, sought approval for the development of the outline spatial framework for locating the projects in Mote Park and sought approval for capital to deliver the programme of projects and improvements.

 

In response to Members’ questions, it was noted:-

 

·  That the Skate Park would be removed from the area adjacent to the Play Area but every effort will be made to relocate it within the Park.

·  A competition would be launched for the design of the Visitor Centre.

·  It was envisaged that the Adventure Zone would be built ahead of the toilet facilities.  However, Officers were confident that there would be sufficient toilet facilities elsewhere in the Park until they are built.

·  That at the Committee’s request any consultation with Members should be to all Members, not just High Street Ward Members as what happens in the Park affects all residents.

 

RESOLVED:  That:

1)  The progress of the programme of projects known as ‘A sustainable future for Mote Park’ be noted;

2)  The development of the outline spatial framework for locating the projects in Mote Park be agreed;

3)  A request to Policy and Resources Committee for £3.929m (subject to future review) of capital to deliver the programme of projects and improvements and to maximise operational and commercial opportunities be approved;

4)  Should the capital programme bid be successful, delegated authority be given to the Head of Commercial and Economic Development to spend up to £100,000 developing the detailed plans; including the business case for the new visitor centre.

Voting:  For:  8  Against:  0  Abstentions:  0