Issue - meetings

RESOLVED that:-

(1)          funding of a £100,000 contribution to Devon County Council towards delivery of the final stages of the Wray Valley Trail multi-user route be approved; and

(2)          the Business Manager Strategic Place and the Solicitor to the Council be given delegated authority to complete an associated funding agreement with Devon County Council.

The Portfolio Holder for Climate Change Emergency & Housing introduced the report for funding to complete the final stages of the Wray Valley Trail multi-user route. This is an important strategic route which supports public health benefits and leisure and tourism related spend.

The Green Infrastructure Officer outlined the background and the strategic importance of the delivery of the final stages of the Wray Valley Trail. The funds would contribute towards a better quality of surface, quantity and quality of route marking, landscaping and opportunities for display of artefacts.

Members welcomed the delivery of the final stage of this important route encouraged physical activity and would bring economic benefits to the district.

The Portfolio Holder for Climate Change Emergency & Housing proposed the recommendation, this was seconded by the Portfolio Holder for Sport, Recreation & Culture.

RESOLVED that:-

(1)          funding of a £100,000 contribution to Devon County Council towards delivery of the final stages of the Wray Valley Trail multi-user route be approved; and

(2)          the Business Manager Strategic Place and the Solicitor to the Council be given delegated authority to complete an associated funding agreement with Devon County Council.