Issue - meetings

(i)              That the contents of the report be noted and that the timeline for the three phases of development for the Lyme Park Countryside Park, be agreed.

(ii)             That the commencement of phase 1 in the creation of a Lyme Park Countryside Park to allow for the site to be operational from late Spring 2026, be supported.

(iii)           That it be agreed that a Traffic Regulation Order 2025 Amendment is drafted for consultation on the basis that the car park to serve the Lyme Park Countryside Park is free for a 2-hour limit per day, then subject to consultation comments that delegation is given to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth to adopt the amendment.

The Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Environment introduced a report updating Members on the creation of an Countryside Park on the Former Keele Golf Course.

The site incorporated vast swathes of woodland and mature trees – including 850 trees that were planted for the Borough’s anniversary in 2023.   The site would also include appropriate walking and cycling routes.

The development of the site would be in three phases and these were outlined at paragraph 2.4 of the report.

The Leader stated that it was a large green space, already used by the public  and two thirds of the 69 acre site would be protected and enhanced to make it better for the public to use.

Councillor Sweeney agreed with the comments, stating that phase one was well underway and was an excellent use for a redundant golf course.

Resolved:         (i)       That the contents of the report be noted and that the

timeline for the three phases of development for the Lyme Park Countryside Park, be agreed.

(ii)             That the commencement of phase 1 in the creation of a Lyme Park Countryside Park to allow for the site to be operational from late Spring 2026, be supported.

(iii)           That it be agreed that a Traffic Regulation Order 2025 Amendment is drafted for consultation on the basis that the car park to serve the Lyme Park Countryside Park is free for a 2-hour limit per day, then subject to consultation comments that delegation is given to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth to adopt the amendment.

Watch the debate here