[milton-chat] Milton Country Park

[Elizabeth Oldham]

Clarke Brunt wrote:

> interested parties. They sound 3 reasonably solid organisations.
> Interesting that Sports Lake Trust is in there - obviously the Park is very
> close (if not actually adjoining?) their land for the Sports Lake.

SCDC's favourite is the NT. They apparently produced the most detailed 
bid of anyone. The idea is to join up, in some way, the Park with the 
Wicken Fen project presumably via Anglesey Abbey. They have plans for 
the visitor's centre to generate more income/etc. Sounds rather good if 
it happens. Tho I'm sure the park will not stay the same, and change is 
scary, but who knows it could be for the better. CPS is reasonable well 
known in the area for running Wandlebury, and wouldn't be a bad choice. 
As for CSL... They have no experience. But at least for now have a lot 
of money to bring to the party. If they get it, I see big changes in the 
park, and I'm not convinced I would like them. SCDC sound like they, 
like many people, are cautious of CSL'c motives. And are concerned where 
they get their money from. But it's the M word that gets Vicky Ford's 
attention, and no doubt Ray Mannings too.

> I assume that South Cambs. will be imposing conditions on how it is run
> (like for example no entrance charges?).

There are conditions, yes.

Beth