Issue - meetings

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

The Committee received the report and presentation from the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services (Item 8 in the Minute Book) with an update on the Country Parks Transformation Programme.

Members praised the positive work that had been undertaken so far and were pleased to hear of the success and achievement that had already been attained.

In response to Members questions it was confirmed that:

• School groups visiting the facilities who were led by Park rangers were charged for their sessions.
• The strategic direction for any future improvements at Titchfield Haven was under consideration.
• The Countryside team were working with Marketing to develop and maintain the marketing approach and ensure that social media was used to best effect.

RESOLVED:

That the Culture and Communities Select Committee:

i)     Acknowledges the achievement of the Programme in securing £7m in external funding, £2.8m above the original £4.2m target, to invest in the Country Parks Transformation.

i)     Supports the continued delivery of the transformation projects at each country park and car parking improvements as part of the Country Park Transformation Programme.