Yesterday evening
a meeting was held to stocktake where we are with the management of
the Marina after Edinburgh Leisure relinquish the task.
Terry Kirchin gave
a summary of what has happenend so far rounding off with the news
that a paper is to be prepared by Chris Tonks and Stephanie Anne
Harris for the Leisure and Culture Committee in February, after which
an invitation to tender (ITT) will be published.
Concerns voiced
around the table varied but included the belief that we are not doing
much to prepare for the eventuality that ECC will require a community
input should all else fail, that the preparation of a full-blown bid
is too large a task for us to take on now, little research has been
done to identify possible funding sources.
After discussion
the following was decided:
1. that we
should at least inject what we see as essentials in any bid.
- Terry will phone Chris Tonks on 12 Jan to identify when he can meet a delegation to discuss our input.
- Fiona will assist with preparing a statement of our requirements/vision for the future management of the marina.
4. Guthrie will
generate a list of possible funders and identify alternatives for
ways of managing the marina.
The next gathering
will be called to reflect the actions being taken.
Frank Pullen
12 Jan 12
