The Future of Nonsuch Park
Published by Nonsuch Rotary on February 28, 2007 at 5:54 pm.
There have been some concerns in the Sutton and Epsom area about the future of Nonsuch Park, after which Nonsuch Rotary Club is named.
Surrey County Council. who technically own the freehold to the park had wanted to "dispose of the Mansion House for development" releasing funds to finance future upkeep of the Park.
On Tuesday 27th February 2007, over 500 local residents attended a meeting of Surrey County Council's Executive who were reviewing their proposals for the park to express their concerns and anger over these proposals.
David Smith, Chief Executive of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council and Clerk to the Nonsuch Park Joint Management Committee, Paul Slaughter , Chairman of Stoneleigh & Orial Residents Association and Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton & Cheam spoke against the Council's proposals.
At least two petitions signed by almost 4,000 residents were also presented to show the strong public feeling against these proposals.
The Leader of the Council, Mr Nick Skellett commented that he had never seen such a large representation concerning a community issue.
The Council agreed to work with the Nonsuch Park Joint Management Committee and the two Boroughs (L B of Sutton and Epsom & Ewell B C) to review their proposals and hoped to have developed a plan acceptable to the local community in the next two months.
After the meeting, whilst feeling positive of the outcome so far, Paul Burstow commented that the battle was not over as Surrey had not withdrawn their plans. It is therefore important for local residents to keep up the pressure and contribute to future discussions about the future of a much loved and valued local amenity.
Further information is available from The Friends of Nonsuch website and from www.savenonsuch.co.uk
Note that the views expressed in this news item are not necessarily the views of Nonsuch Rotary but are presented as of interest to the local community.
Surrey County Council. who technically own the freehold to the park had wanted to "dispose of the Mansion House for development" releasing funds to finance future upkeep of the Park.
On Tuesday 27th February 2007, over 500 local residents attended a meeting of Surrey County Council's Executive who were reviewing their proposals for the park to express their concerns and anger over these proposals.
David Smith, Chief Executive of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council and Clerk to the Nonsuch Park Joint Management Committee, Paul Slaughter , Chairman of Stoneleigh & Orial Residents Association and Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton & Cheam spoke against the Council's proposals.
At least two petitions signed by almost 4,000 residents were also presented to show the strong public feeling against these proposals.
The Leader of the Council, Mr Nick Skellett commented that he had never seen such a large representation concerning a community issue.
The Council agreed to work with the Nonsuch Park Joint Management Committee and the two Boroughs (L B of Sutton and Epsom & Ewell B C) to review their proposals and hoped to have developed a plan acceptable to the local community in the next two months.
After the meeting, whilst feeling positive of the outcome so far, Paul Burstow commented that the battle was not over as Surrey had not withdrawn their plans. It is therefore important for local residents to keep up the pressure and contribute to future discussions about the future of a much loved and valued local amenity.
Further information is available from The Friends of Nonsuch website and from www.savenonsuch.co.uk
Note that the views expressed in this news item are not necessarily the views of Nonsuch Rotary but are presented as of interest to the local community.
