Issue - meetings

The Committee received an update on the Heritage at Risk Register which covered historic buildings and sites at risk of being lost through neglect, decay or deterioration. There were currently twenty five heritage assets within the borough on the latest annual version of the register.

The Council was working closely with Heritage England, and there was progress in addressing the issues on many of the sites, including Crystal Palace Park, the Scadbury Manor site and the Ice House at Sundridge Park.

Some repair work had been carried out at the West Camp at Biggin Hill Airport, and there had been contact with the agent/owner, but the negotiations were difficult. A ward member suggested  opening up one of the barrack blocks and establishing a heritage trail linked to the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum.  

A Member commented that some of these sites had potential to attract tourism, and suggested that the Council should be prepared to invest additional funds.

RESOLVED that the update on sites within the borough that are included on the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register be noted.