Previously under the control of the Isle of Wight council, in May 2012 an 125 year lease for the Ventnor Botanic Garden was signed between John Curtis for VBC CIC and the council.
John Curtis, the preferred bidder to take over the Ventnor Botanic Garden, explained last night that they intend to charge an entrance fee in order to keep the Garden going. Podcast interviews to follow later this morning.
Public meeting tonight to hear the future plans for the Ventnor Botanic Garden from the preferred bidders John and Mylene Curtis. 7pm Ventnor Cricket Club.