Issue - meetings

(i)    That the development of a Countryside Park on land at Keele, be approved.

(ii)   That the action detailed in the report to progress the project, be implemented.

(iii)That the the Portfolio holder for Sustainable Environment work with Officers on those actions and report back to Cabinet.

The Portfolio holder for Sustainable Environment introduced the report on the proposed creation of a new Countryside Park on land at Keele for the benefit of residents and visitors.

The Leader welcomed the initiative, the land having been left to grow wild after the failure of the original golf course and several unsuccessful proposals of which housing development and another golf course. A countryside park would ensure the site and biodiversity infrastructure remain protected and complement the 850 trees Lime Forest planted on the edge of Silverdale.

Cllr Fear and the Deputy Leader were also enthusiastic about the project.

Resolved:    (i) That the development of a Countryside Park on land at Keele, be approved.

(ii) That the action detailed in the report to progress the project, be implemented.

(iii) That the Portfolio holder for Sustainable Environment work with Officers on those actions and report back to Cabinet.

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