The future of Nonsuch Park and Mansion are in the balance. Conservative-run Surrey Country Council has decided to draw up a ‘master plan’ for the park including the disposal of the Mansion House. The decision to proceed with these plans will be taken on the 27th February.
Nonsuch Mansion and park have for decades been managed by Epsom and Sutton Councils through a joint management committee (JMC). The land was purchased by four councils in the 1930s and the title deeds to the land are held in trust by Surrey County Council. The JMC has run the park and Epsom and Sutton Councils have paid for the upkeep of the park with no involvement, interest or financial support from Surrey. Now Surrey County Council want to take over. On the 8th January Surrey’s Asset committee met to review the status of Nonsuch Mansion. The committee recommended commissioning a ‘master plan’ for the Mansion and Park, which among other objectives – could involve sale of the Mansion.
Paul Burstow MP, local Liberal Democrat Councillors, park users and local residents have joined forces to fight plans to sell off the Mansion and take control of the park away from local people. Now you too can join the campaign to save these precious community assets from sale.
Simply complete the petition on the right to show your support for our campaign.
I/We the undersigned, call upon Surrey County Council to reject the proposal from its Member Asset Panel to commission a Master Plan with "core objectives" to dispose of Nonsuch Mansion and move its museum to another site.