Decision details
Creation of Gedling Country Park and Associated Expenditure
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Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To secure Cabinet support for the schedule of works and timetable set out in the report and approval for the creation of a Country Park on the site of the former Gedling Colliery site. A presentation will be made to Cabinet to go alongside this report.
Decision:
That Cabinet supports the schedule of works and timetable set out in the report and approves the creation of a Country Park on the site of the former Gedling Colliery site.
Reasons for the decision:
To bring into public use a large and attractive area of open space for residents of the Borough to enjoy.
Alternative options considered:
The Council could choose not to progress implementation of the Country Park. However, given that it is a local priority and that the Council has invested a significant amount of time and money in securing the land, that option is not recommended.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Report author: Melvyn Cryer
Publication date: 12/09/2013
Date of decision: 12/09/2013
Decided at meeting: 12/09/2013 - Cabinet
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