Decision details

The Cabinet Member (Communities and Culture) submitted a report presenting a draft strategy for the future development of Burrs Country Park for the period 2015 to 2029. The strategy identifies key projects that will help Burrs Country Park to achieve its potential in establishing itself as a ‘destination park’ of regional significance.

The strategy also aims to capitalise on Bury’s reputation as a sub-regional success story by increasing visitor numbers and longer stays in the area, whilst making a commitment to working with partners in encouraging investment and support funding applications. The strategy will further assist in unlocking the potential of Burrs Country Park and the East Lancashire Railway with the introduction of a direct Burrs Country railway halt.

Approval of the strategy would involve a 4 week public consultation period. The comments received would be considered with subsequent changes being made to the document where it is appropriate.

Delegated decision:

That approval be given to the Burrs Country Park Strategy for consultation purposes (for a period of four weeks). The comments received from the consultation to be considered and amendments made to the document, where it is appropriate.

Reason for the decision:

The decision will enable Burrs Country Park Strategy to go out for a period of public consultation, therefore allowing local business partners and other interested parties to have input prior to the final publication of the document.

Other options considered and rejected:

To reject the recommendation or amend the proposed strategy.