The Parks Project Manager, Jason Taylor,
introduced the report providing an update on the progress of the
Maidstone Parks and Open Spaces 10 Year Plan.
The Committee was advised that:
·
Parishes had been engaged with as part of the preliminary work on
the Plan.
·
There was opportunity within the National Planning Policy Framework
for an increase in green space to be funded by development.
·
Member involvement in the Plan was sought, and an action plan would
be produced to come to Committee in 6 months.
RESOLVED:
1.
That work be continued on the Maidstone
Parks and Open Spaces 10 year plan as detailed in the report of the
Head of Commercial and Economic Development.
2.
That committee Members be invited to
give their opinions and thoughts on the draft document once
produced.
3.
That the final Maidstone Parks and Open spaces 10 Year Plan be
scheduled for adoption in the later part of 2016 following
consultation.
For – 9 Against – 0
Abstain – 0
Councillor Wilson left the meeting at 7.32
p.m.