Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation from the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services with an update on the Country Parks Transformation Programme.

The Committee received a presentation from the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services with an update on the progress to date with the Country Parks Transformation Programme.

Members noted the ongoing aim for the programme in producing a suite of 21^st century Country Parks which were operationally self financing.  The Committee received an overview of the recent progress from site to site and also were pleased to hear of the work which was still to take place. An update was provided on the recent successful developments at the Country Parks, including the opening of The Lookout at Lepe Country Park , the Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park and ‘Forts and Fleets’ at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that the marketing opportunities for Titchfield Haven were being explored, including better links between Haven House and the reserve, and ways in which additional income could be generated at the site were also being considered.

RESOLVED:

That Culture and Communities Select Committee notes the content of the presentation.