Go Global Association (GGA)

Clifton Green, Clifton, York YO30 6LH UK

Neil Ferris (Corporate Director Economy and Place)

West Offices, Station Rise, York YO16GA

Dear Mr. Ferris,

Thank you for inviting the town’s Go Global Association to present this letter of recommendations for the use of

new available funds for the ecological and economic improvement of our beautiful town. At our last meeting we

discussed this opportunity at length and propose the following:

1. In view of the difficulty placed on our populace by the closing of the town’s main employer, the Chemical plant, I

suggest that the renovation of our landmarks and cultural centre would provide a double benefit for our town. First it

would beautify and preserve the area. Second, with a good campaign, it would attract tourism and significant earnings

for residents. Keeping in mind the town’s ownership of wild lands including river scenery and mountains; we at GGA

suggest that part of this wild area be refined to further improve income and tourism. After a study of the ecological

impact to these lands by this use, we found that 5 small camping cabins could be set up and advertised as fishing and

hiking tourism. The mountain area could ecologically support and maintain 3 camp grounds as well as create and

maintain hiking paths.

3. Part of the funding can be set aside to clean up the Chemical plant including the removal of toxic waste. We

suggest that at least part of the plant be renovated and used as a luxury hotel for no more than 25 guests. Again, we

want to balance the management of the ecology to keep our town and surrounding lands healthy for both residents

and visitors.

4. At every stage of development and improvement, both available funding, and generated income should be used

to reduce the carbon footprint. Solar and wind energy should be used. Factored in the funding are safe treatment of

and disposal of waste. Part of the attraction for visitors can be the pure environment; clean water, clean air, locally

grown and raised vegetables and cattle for meat. Any establishments providing nourishment should use old recipes

for the maintenance of local customs and nearby products.

We appreciate this opportunity to work with you to create a better, more beautiful, sustainable and healthy

community. We have included charts and graphs explaining the details of suggested allocation of the generous

donation available. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Cristina de Lorenzo Rodríguez

President Go Global Association
Clifton Green, Clifton, York YO30 6LH UK
Goglobalassociation@gmail.com