Decision

1.        
That the Cabinet receives the “Developing a
resilient future for Oldway”
masterplan and its supporting reports and expresses its thanks for
the work of the Oldway Mansion and
Grounds Working Party and the project team led by Katherine Findlay
in the production of the masterplan.

 

2.        
That the Director of Pride in Place identifies and
prepare bids for external grants, to address the conservation
deficit at Oldway Mansion and its
grounds.

 

3.        
That the Director of Pride in Place seek expressions
of interest from investors and occupiers, to work with the Council
to ascertain the extent to which the vision of the
“Developing a resilient future for Oldway” masterplan can be
achieved.

 

4.        
That, as a matter of
urgency, the Director of Pride in Place in consultation with the
Director of Finance, the Cabinet Member for Place Development and
Economic Growth and Cabinet Member for Housing, Finance and
Corporate Services identifies funding of circa £1M for an
initial programme of repair and maintenance to ensure that the
Mansion is wind and watertight.