Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Head of Operations outlining a proposal to provide an education centre at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.

Noted a scheme to provide an education centre at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.

Consideration was given to a report by the Head of Operations (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) outlining a scheme to provide an education centre at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.  The scheme would provide a class room and office for use by educational groups and local schools.

Members were advised that funding of £280,000 for the scheme had been secured by the Wildlife Trust from the aggregate levy sustainability fund. The Countryside Services had obtained match funding of £70,000 from the Housing Growth Fund and further £4,000 donated by the Friends of Paxton Pits.  Having noted that the building would be owned by the District Council and leased to the Wildlife Trust for a period of 30 years, the Cabinet

RESOLVED

  that the contents of the report be noted.