Decision details

To update the Executive on potential improvements at Barham Park including a feasibility study into future uses of the Barham Park buildings.

(i)         that the Trustees approve a £30,000 budget to develop an option appraisal, project management plan and feasibility study for the future uses of the Barham Park buildings and options for improving the open space.  This will be funded from the Barham Park Trust income from the sale of 776 and 778 Harrow Road;

(ii)        that following approval of recommendation (i) by the Trustees, officers will obtain the necessary approvals from the Charity Commission to spend the Trust funds;

(iii)       that the Trustees ask officers to advertise (at the appropriate time) the proposed letting of public open space (as set out in paragraph 5.5 below) under Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 and if in the opinion of the Assistant Director - Property and Asset Management, there are significant objections to report back to the Trustees for it to consider.

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