Cabinet
1) NOTED the responses given to consultation comments;
2) ADOPTED the Melton
Mowbray Open Spaces Strategy and Action Plan which appears at Appendix 1,
including:
·
Opportunity to reclassify some types of existing
open spaces to help with deficiencies in semi-natural open space and
allotments, which will reduce maintenance costs;
·
A methodology to allow for developer contributions
to provide investment in off-site open spaces or enhancement to those existing
nearby, or allow for strategic investment in larger projects, in lieu of
on-site provision of often limited value;
·
The potential for a large publically accessible
site to the south of the town for further investigation;
·
A methodology for capital and revenue contributions
from developers to be negotiated in Section 106 agreements to provide clear and
transparent costs for the Council to consider the adoption of open spaces in
future developments;
3) NOTED the recommendations within the Cemetery
Provision Report to inform future consideration of cemetery provision.