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Published:
May 14, 2008
Burnham-On-Sea
'Civic Pride' scheme gains backing of town council
 Town
councillors in Burnham-On-Sea have this week given lukewarm backing
to regeneration plans for the town.
The
council was asked to give £35,000 of funding towards the
'Civic Pride' scheme, which will see large parts of the town centre
redesigned, as pictured here.
But
while councillors voted in favour of giving the funding at their
meeting on Monday (May 12th), several were cautious about the
ambitious plans.
Cllr
Janet Keen said: "I have a lack of faith in what's being
planned and wonder what is actually practical."
And
Cllr John Morgan, chairman of the town council's finance commitee,
added: "I have reservations. This is money from the town's
people and it is our duty to see that it will be used here in
Burnham, rather than lost in a 'big pot'."
Cllr
Chris Williams said that while he was "happy to to make committment,"
he suggested that a special 'ring-fenced' bank account be set
up for Civic Pride money from all partners.
Doug
Bamsey, Corporate Director of Sedgemoor District Council, explained
at Monday's meeting why it was important that the council gave
its approval: "We are within grasping reach of getting significant
resources and I would urge the town council to support this."
Cllr
Danny Titcombe added during Monday's debate: "We've been
banging our heads against a brick wall on this for a long time.
Now we're within reach of significant funds, let's not baulk at
the last minute."
The
council's members voted in favour of giving unanimous support
in principal to the scheme.
RELATED
LINKS:
Burnham
regeneration exhibition opens
Burnham and
Highbridge Regeneration Partnership Official Website
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