Issue - meetings

To consider the report on the Carver Barracks Running Track – Extension to Longstop Date.

RESOLVED that the longstop date for the project is revised to 31 December 2021

The Leader welcomed Councillor Luck, the relevant Ward Member for Debden and Wimbish, to speak on Item 12 Carver Barracks Running Track – Extension to Longstop date.

Councillor Luck said he understood the reasons for the delay to the running track project throughout 2020, and the subsequent need for an extension to the longstop date, but was pleased that a completion date was now in sight. He said his ward constituents were behind the project, and the running track conformed with the Administration’s commitments to youth and sports provision in the district. Furthermore, the location of the track encouraged participants from Great Dunmow and Stansted, as well as Saffron Walden, although he said parking provision would be required. He said he was fully in support of the project.

Councillor Armstrong proposed to extend the Longstop date for the project to 31 December 2021 as recommended in the report.

The Leader seconded the proposal.

Councillor Evans said he was strongly in support of the project as there was a need for athletic facilities in the district. He knew of running clubs who would make great use of the track during the winter months.

The Leader said he had been informed that there was great intent from the Barracks to get the project completed, and they had been delayed for a variety of reasons, including personnel deployment to Covid-19 testing centres. He was satisfied it would be completed before the end of 2021.

The proposal was unanimously approved.

RESOLVED that the longstop date for the project is revised to 31 December 2021