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900+ petition to save historic outdoor education centre
3 Jul
Summary
- Over 900 people signed a petition to prevent center closure.
- The center faces a £3m maintenance bill and declining use.
- A charity argues the center's value transcends financial metrics.
North Tyneside Council has announced the impending closure of the High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre in Windermere, Cumbria. The facility is slated to shut its doors in November. This decision comes in response to a substantial £3 million required for maintenance and modernization, coupled with a noted decrease in school attendance.
A petition, which has garnered over 900 signatures, urges the council to reconsider. Supporters, including the Friends of High Borrans charity, describe the center as an invaluable educational resource that has positively impacted thousands of young people since 1967.
The council cited significant financial pressures, common to local authorities nationwide, as a key factor. A thorough review of usage, costs, and long-term sustainability informed the closure decision. Recent figures indicated the center served 1,255 pupils from Years 5 to 8, out of a potential cohort of 9,300.
