Marlborough Town Council
Town Council Takes on Freehold of Cooper's Meadow
At the Area Board meeting on Tuesday, 27th January, Unitary Councillors voted through their agreement that Marlborough Town Council takes over the freehold of Cooper’s Meadow close to the centre of town. This has been possible because of the Community Asset Transfer scheme run by Wiltshire Council. This will enable the Town Council to work more closely with local community groups free from restrictions set out under its previous lease. It has already been agreed that grazing, clearly popular with many local people, can go ahead in the spring.
Our Town Mayor, Cllr Marian Hannaford said: “I am delighted that Wiltshire Council has agreed that the Town Council can take on this land for the town and we are looking forward to working alongside our community groups to make sure that Cooper’s Meadow remains a fabulous asset and amenity for Marlborough. We have a draft Management Plan drawn together by our Grounds and Estates Manager and will soon be setting up meetings to learn about how our residents would like to see this land used.”