Parks and Open Spaces Strategy
Following public consultation, the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy has been adopted.
What is an Open Spaces Strategy?
An Open Space Strategy is designed to set local standards based on assessments of need, demographic and cultural changes and audits of existing open spaces.
Purpose of the strategy
The purpose of this Strategy is to set out a philosophy and framework for the provision and care of open land within the Borough. We aim to provide sufficient high quality, accessible open space and associated facilities for the pleasure and enjoyment of the Borough’s residents and visitors, for a variety of purposes over the changing seasons, taking into account the resources which are available to provide and maintain these open spaces. The primary goals are:
- To identify the existing amount, type and spread of the Borough’s open space;
- To understand of the needs of communities and stakeholders with regard to open space;
- To produce principles and guidance for the future use of open space;
- To recommend priorities for action to redress deficiencies, maintain standards and meet needs and demands.
Strategy overview and main report
You can view the consultation summary here
(pdf, 186KB)
You can view the main report here(pdf, 373KB)
Analysis by area
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