To consider the transfer of Walkmill Woods to
Moresby Parish Council on a 99 year lease with break options.
The Walkmill Community Woodland is a 36ha former mine site close to
Moresby Parks and is an already-popular recreational area. The
Community Asset Transfer is sought by Moresby Parish Council in
conjunction with partners offering a blend of skills, experience
and resources to manage and build on the success of the site. Those
partners are Walkmill Community Woodland Activity Group and the
West Cumbria Rivers Trust.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 2 electoral divisions;
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: Howgate;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/10/2020
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: 17 Dec 2020 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Property, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Community Services
Lead director: Executive Director - Economy and Infrastructure
Department: Economy and Infrastructure
Contact: Angela Jones, Executive Director - Economy and Infrastructure Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RD Email: angela.jones@cumbria.gov.uk.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee / Advisory Board: Scrutiny Management Board