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NONSUCH SAVED
March 26, 2008 12:00 AM
Local MP, Paul Burstow, Park users and residents were celebrating yesterday as Surrey CC agreed to sign 125 year lease over Nonsuch Park to Sutton and Epsom Councils.
The u-turn came after a year of uncertainty following a decision by Surrey CC to intervene in the future of the park. Over the last 18 months Surrey has floated the possibility of disposing of the Mansion amid growing local opposition to its involvement.
The long awaited decision took place at the County Hall in Kingston and was attended but over 250 members of public who turned up to show their support.
As well as agreeing an 125 year lease, Surrey agreed to pay £180,000 to make good financial losses during the hiatus..
Speaking after the meeting, local MP Paul Burstow said:
"This was the right decision, but a long time coming. Nonsuch Park is a real local treasure, and local people left Surrey Councillors in no doubt how passionate we are about its preservation.
"The 125 year lease is the solution I called for over a year ago. It is just a pity so much time, money and effort has been spent getting here.
"I will be keeping a close eye on developments, and will not be happy until the ink is dry on the agreement!"
ENDS
Notes to editors:
The papers from yesterday's meeting can be found on Surrey County Council's website here:
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