The Committee considered a report by the Project, Procurement and Open Space Officer (circulated previously) regarding the allocation of section 106 public open space funds towards a project in South Molton.

The Project, Procurement and Open Space Officer highlighted the following:

·       The project would enhance the footpaths around the recreation ground and community woodlands. 

·       South Molton Town Council was the owner of the vast amount of open space in South Molton.

·       The existing footpath was relatively narrow and in poor condition which created difficulty for members of the community such as push chair and wheelchair users to use safely.

·       The funding details were contained in paragraph 5.1 of the report.

Councillor Worden declared a personal interest as a member of South Molton Town Council.  He advised that the footpath area became wet and the footpath had not been previously constructed to a sufficient standard for access for push chair and wheelchair users.