Agenda item

Before inviting officers to introduce the item the Chair reminded Members of the recommendations of the DTZ report and the Authority’s need to make sure that the estate did not operate at a loss.

In introducing the report the Assistant Director of Enterprise and Field Services introduced Rebekah Newman following her recent appointment as Property Manager (North Lees). During the discussion Rebekka confirmed that in September the Committee would be considering a Business Plan for the estate which would be developed, in consultation with stakeholders, reflecting the decisions made at this meeting.

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:

·         Cllr Jackie Bevan, District Councillor for Hathersage and Chair of the Stanage Forum

·         Mrs Jean Hodgkinson

·         Mrs Lesley Edmonds

·         Mr Henry Folkard, British Mountaineering Council

·         Mr James Summerlin, speaking on behalf of a group of concerned residents.

During the part A discussion members considered and debated the merits of the options set out in the report.

Before moving on to Part B discussions the Chair thanked the speakers for their contrubtions.

The officer recommendation was moved seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

To note the contributions of the public speakers and part A discussion on the options for the future management of North Lees campsite and make a decision about the preferred option after consideration of the exempt information set out in the Part B report.