HINCHINGBROOKE COUNTRY PARK - DETAILED BUSINESS CASE
To consider a report by the Head of Operations.
Executive Councillor: J Palmer.
Contact: N Sloper 388635
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Decision:
Cabinet approve the investment proposal for Hinchingbrooke Country Park subject to the outcome of further negotiations.
Minutes:
The Cabinet gave consideration to an exempt report by the Head of Operations (a copy of which is appended in the Annex to the Minute Book) seeking approval of a capital investment proposal for Hinchingbrooke Country Park.
In noting the benefits the project would deliver and following a proposal made by the Executive Councillor for Partnerships and Well-Being to amend the recommendation contained within the report, it was
RESOLVED
that the investment proposal for Hinchingbrooke Country Park, as contained within the submitted exempt report, subject to a satisfactory re-negotiation of a new long term arrangement on land ownership with Cambridgeshire County Council, be approved.
HINCHINGBROOKE COUNTRY PARK LONG TERM BUSINESS PLAN
The Panel is to receive the Hinchingbrooke Country Park Long Term Business Plan.
Contact: N Sloper 388635
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Minutes:
With the aid of a report by the Head of Operations (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) the Hinchingbrooke Country Park Long Term Business Plan was presented to the Panel.
The Panel was informed that a business plan for the preferred option has been developed and it is that business plan which was being considered.
After lengthy consideration, the Panel noted the report and commended the Executive Councillor for Partnerships and Well-Being and Officers for the innovative and thorough approach. In addition, the Panel hopes that the Council continues with the collaborative and inclusive approach to maintaining and development the park.
The Panel recommends the plans proceed subject to the criteria laid out by the Executive Councillor for Partnerships and Well-Being.