Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 3, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 9.1 This report further updates the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee on the progress made in identifying suitable alternatives to replace Norton Nurseries as an operational base to support the management and maintenance of local green spaces, including the Graves Park charity.     9.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee:-   (a)  notes the contents of this report;   (b)  notes the progress made by officers in securing a new operating base as an alternative to using Norton Nurseries in Graves Park; and   (c)   supports the continued work to identify further options which will be brought back to this committee for consideration and approval.     9.3 Reasons for Decision     9.3.1 The recommendations in this report acknowledge the work to date to explore any feasible sites that might be used as an operational base to replace Norton Nurseries in order that the charitable land can be restored to park land.     9.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     9.4.1 Alternative Option 1: Do Nothing This option was rejected because it would ignore the requests of the Friends of Graves Park to restore the Norton Nurseries to park land and would prevent the Trustee from fully discharging its duty to act in the best interests of the Graves Park charity.     9.4.2 Alternative Option 2: Offer options to the Trustee for consideration and allow Trustee to fully discharge its duty to act in the best interests of the Graves Park charity. This option has been recommended and work is ongoing to establish what the options are for the operational base to support the management and maintenance of green spaces including Graves Park and this will then be put to the trustee.