Issue - meetings

Site Visits

Meeting: 11/10/2016 - Local Countryside Access Forum (Item 35)

Site Visits

·         Swinley Forest

·         Wellington College

Minutes:

Peter Radband reported on the recent LCAF visit to Swinley Forest. Members commented that the visit had been interesting, and that it had been useful to discuss future plans with The Crown Estate foresters.

 

Councillor Michael Brossard reported on the LCAF visit to Wellington College. Members commented on the much improved working relationship between the College, local residents and the Council. Members had met with Mark Dodd, Head Gardener who had been enthusiastic about his work in the gardens. Members had been particularly pleased with the maintenance of the SSSI element of the estate, as well as ornamental gardens.

 

The Forum thanked Michael Brossard for organising this visit, and thanked Mark Dodd on behalf of the Forum for a pleasing visit.

 

Rose Wicks had sent photographs from the visit to Mark Dodd and would send copies to LCAF members. (Action: Rose Wicks)