Since the closure of the golf course in October 2020 sheep are now grazing the grass on rotation and various maintenance has been carried out. Turning to the old clubhouse and its regeneration. We have been in discussions with a nursery operator with experience and local knowledge of the sector. A planning application will follow in due course for the green keepers shed for change of use to light industrial, as previously reported.
We are in communications with the Rights of Way Inspector to install new and improve the current footpath markers to help show the locations of the paths. The footpaths will be maintained and should any issues arise we would be grateful if they could be fed back to the Clerk of the Parish Council so we can address matters of concern. Please can we take this opportunity to remind everyone that the land is no longer a golf course and therefore under absolutely no circumstances is golf to be played on this land.
We can confirm the golf course will never be reopened. Going forward, ongoing consideration is being given to the potential utilisation of the “Public Money for Public Goods” post-Brexit Agriculture Bill. Until such a point that this is confirmed the Trustees are not in a position to be able to make any long term decisions. The land will continue to be used for sheep grazing and hay / silage production in the spring / summer.
We are also aware that the matter of security is a concern to many residents. This is a matter we will consistently monitor and will amend our strategy if required.