Agenda item

The Head of Programme Delivery and the Project Manager for the Moors for the Future Partnership introduced the report and gave a short presentation showing work that had been undertaken in the past on Cut Gate Bridleway.

The report was to seek approval to apply for funding for capital works and associated project management from a number of sources to deliver pathway improvements to the Cut Gate Bridleway, North America Farm Bridleway and the Great Ridge Footpath. 

Members were informed that the Cut Gate Bridleway had proved its popularity with walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders by being successful in being awarded a grant of 30,000 Euro’s from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) by gaining the most public votes (57%) in the ‘Eco-tourism, Forest and Mountain’ category of EOCA’s international online competition which formed part of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) Mend out Mountains National Campaign.

The recommendation as set out in the report was moved, seconded and approved.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Audit Resources and Performance Committee approves this project proposal.

2.    That the Audit, Resources and Performance Committee supports the funding applications to undertake the project and accepts the total funding of up to £528,000 to deliver the project.

3.    That the Authority may, subject to compliance with its procurement standing orders, enter into contracts for the delivery of the project.

Cllr Barry Lewis joined the meeting at 10:12am