Stonefield Park’s aviary will get a £15,000 makeover after its refurbishment was backed by local residents in a consultation run by Stafford Borough Council.
People living near the park were asked back in March if they wanted to see the aviary refurbished or removed – and refurbishment came out on top by a decisive 45 votes to 1.
£15,000 was allocated to refurbish the aviary – which has seen better days – in the borough council’s capital budget for 2012/13, the element of a local authority’s budget that is funded by borrowing.
The Council’s Community Scrutiny Committee discussed the report at their meeting on 19th June and resolved that, under powers delegated to it, the refurbishment should go ahead. Work is set to start in October or November after the nesting season.
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Cllr. Philip Leason
To bring you up todate Stafford Borough Council’s Community Services Scrutiny Committee discussed the report at their meeting on 19th June. Various aspects of the report were discussed to which the Head of Leisure and Culture responded accordingly. It was “RESOLVED – that in excercise of the powers delegated to the Committee, the report be noted and the refurbishment of the Bird aviary in Stonefield Park be progressed.” A decision I very much welcome.
Cllr Philip Leason
Little Bit of Stone
I’ve updated the article to reflect the information. Thanks again ^Jamie
Little Bit of Stone
Thanks v much for the extra information Cllr Leason – much appreciated