So let’s analyse this.
First the estimate is for the Toilets, and also the Pump House
The priority items cost £1700. Not a huge sum.
The wish list beyond that is £6500 for improved pathway. Whilst welcome, the Council is quite happy with poor surfaces elsewhere - Rollins Lane for example - so is this really necessary? Even if it does need improving, it is probably within the ability of the Friends of Etherow Country Park with some little assistance from the Council, not the occasional opposition they get from the Council. So this could be discounted.
Next £5,800 for Roofing repairs and some timber work. That is essential. So that and the remaining work comes to £6700.
Is that too much of a sum to be taken out of the Car Park charges that go to other, non Etherow Country Park projects?
People are paying to visit the Park. The money they pay should go to the Parks upkeep.
I have signed Malcolm’s petition, but it needs many more to sign.
http://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=104&RPID=16604320&HPID=16604320&$LO$=1