Agenda item

Decisions    

1.   That prioritised visitor experience action plan projects be agreed with delivery by the 31 March 2021 as detailed in the circulated report (paragraphs 19.1 to 19.2).

2.   That an officer working group be formed to liaise with key partners on the delivery of the remaining actions within the visitor experience action plan over a 3 – 5 year period.

3.   That officers undertake further research into available funding streams for the proposed development of on-site visitor accommodation in addition to undertaking an expression of interest exercise with the private sector.

4.   That the findings of these exercises be brought back to Members to enable a delivery model to be agreed.

      Reason for Decisions:

      To enable the Council to facilitate the enhancement of facilities and access within Gnoll Estate Country Park, enabling the park to continue to attract a local audience whilst also increasing its contribution to the visitor economy through the development of onsite visitor accommodation.

      Implementation of Decision:

      The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

      Consultation:

      A survey was undertaken as part of the master planning process with the local community, existing visitors.  818 responses were received, the feedback was reflected in the visitor experience action plan as detailed in Appendix 1 to the circulated report.

      Workshops were also held with local members, park staff, Friends of Gnoll Country Park and The Woodland Trust to seek their views on how the park should develop.