A RECREATION ground and two skate parks in Christchurch are finally set to be transferred to the town council.
Discussing and meetings have taken place on the asset transfers since before the formation of BCP Council in 2019.
Members on the now abolished Christchurch Borough Council were keen for the town to retain control over some of its open space and leisure areas.
BCP Council’s cabinet is set to sign off on handing over the freehold ownership of sites Christchurch Town Council (CTC) would like to take on.
Subject to approval at the meeting on Wednesday, March 8, Barrack Road Recreation Ground, including play and fitness areas, Waterman’s Skate Park in Somerford and Two Riversmeet Skate Park will be transferred.
A report to cabinet by BCP Council officers says: “It (CTC) will be able to maintain and improve play and recreation matched to local needs and take local decisions based on its strategic plans. Implementation of improvements will use funding raised via its precept.
“Transfer of these sites will also enable CTC to implement any new proposals identified in its developing neighbourhood plan.”
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