Decision details

(Report of Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services)

The report gave an update on progress with the Capital Plan scheme for improved facility provision at Leybourne Lakes Country Park and sought approval for the way forward.  Reference was also made to the development of a new Management Plan for the site and the onsite Water Sports Concession.

Following consideration by the Communities and Housing Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Community Services resolved that:

(1)                                        the opportunity to generate appropriate new/additional income at Leybourne Lakes Country Park be endorsed and reflected in any future facility improvements;

(2)                                        Oaks Consultancy be appointed in accordance with its proposal set out at Annex 2to the report to assist the Council in the business/financial appraisal of options linked to potential capital investment;

(3)                                        the approach to the production, consultation and approval of the new Leybourne Lakes Country Park Management Plan be endorsed with a report to a future meeting of the Advisory Board; and

(4)                                        liaison continue with identified individuals for the continuation of water sports activities in the short/medium term.