Issue - meetings

Officer Contact: John Preston, Historic Environment Manager or Susan Smith, Senior Conservation and Design and Design Officer 01223 457160

Matter for Decision:

This report updates the review of projects presented to Environment Scrutiny Committee in March. It seeks approval of a way forward for the Holy Trinity War Memorial Shelter.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Climate Change and Growth:

Agreed:

1. The allocation of up to £2000 per year for 5 years from the Historic Building Grants budget towards maintenance of the Holy Trinity War Memorial shelter.

2. The bringing forward of a detailed programme for 2010-11 to the Development Plan Scrutiny Sub Committee for approval in July 2010.

Reason for the Decision:

Funding of £30,000 per year for pro-active conservation work has been agreed for each of the financial years 2008-9, 2009-10, and 2010-11.

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

N/A

Scrutiny Considerations:

The Historic Environment Manager introduced the report and gave a brief update on projects in the report.

The funding Holy Trinity War Memorial Shelter was described as a worst-case scenario and cost could be much less. Trees overshadowing the shelter were discussed and further consultation may be needed.

The Scrutiny Committee considered and endorsed the recommendations by a vote of 9 to 0 (unanimous).

The Executive Councillor for Climate Change and Growth approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

N/A