Purpose

To review the governance options available to the Barham Park Trust Committee.

Decision

RESOLVED having considered the detailed options available for the future governance of the Barham Park Trust:

(1)    To approve Option 1 (Maintain the Status Quo) as the ongoing governance model to conduct the management arrangements for the Trust.

(2)    on the basis of (1) above, to agree and confirm that it continues to be in the best interest of the charity for the local authority to remain as trustee.

(3)    That officers be requested to explore the potential establishment of a wider consultation mechanism to engage users of the park and the local community representatives, alongside other key stakeholders such as tenant organisations, on issues relating to the ongoing management of the park and its facilities.