Issue - meetings

The Executive Member for Planning presented the report and proposed the recommendation, this was seconded by Cllr Bullivant.

A roll call was taken (see voting report).

RESOLVED that:-

(1)            Funding to secure the long term management of Dawlish Countryside Park Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space (SANGS) be approved;

(2)            The Council enter into a contract with Land Trust for use of an endowment to secure the long-term management of Dawlish Countryside Park; and

(3)            The Head of Place & Commercial Services be given delegated authority in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, to complete agreements to facilitate the long term management of Dawlish Countryside Park.

Councillor Wrigley declared as interest as a committee member of the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Committee.

Executive Member for Planning presented the report to put in place long term management arrangements for Dawlish Countryside Park, including associated budgets and agreements. The recommended process offered potential to cover the funding of the site management for the full term of the lease and funding agreement, which was 999-years.

In response to Members questions, officers clarified that a masterplan with a defined long term strategy to cover maintenance would form part of any contract.

RECOMMENDED to Full Council that to:-

(1)            Approve funding to secure the long term management of Dawlish Countryside Park Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space (SANGS);

(2)            Enter into contract with Land Trust for use of an endowment to secure the long-term management of Dawlish Countryside Park; and

(3)            Delegate authority to the Head of Place & Commercial Services, in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, to complete agreements to facilitate the long term management of Dawlish Countryside Park.

(The vote was unanimous)