Issue details
Re-allocation of funds from Little Mountain Common to Castle Pool
The CM report is provided in
this document (link) and allocation of funds for each element
is detailed herein, however, there is reference to other factors
and under “key considerations” paragraph 8b is a
reference to:
b. Improved quality of ponds including the Castle Pool
No specific allocation for funds was provided for this element but
it is now a high priority due to the continual buildup of algae that forms on the surface.
The RoOD indicating specific funding
for each element within the Bio-Diversity section of this project
can be found here:
Decision - Capital Investment in Infrastructure and Assets:
Highways Maintenance - Herefordshire Council
The budget allocation for Little Mountain Common –
regeneration of wild flowers is £25k. This work is now being
managed as part of a separate project within the realm of
environmental management and does not require this funding.
Castle Pool is experiencing algal build up each spring/summer and
is not only unsightly, it may have detrimental effect on wildlife
using the water.
An analysis is currently being commissioned to determine the best
course of action to deal with this problem but remedial action will
require funds and this request is to ensure sufficient funds are
made available to prevent this annual blight.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2022
Decision due: 8 June 2022 by Service Director – Environment , Highways, & Waste
Contact: Mark Averill, Service Director Environment and Highways Email: mark.averill@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260944.
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