Parks and Open Spaces
Beacon Council 2002-2003
Improving Urban Green Spaces
Getting involved
Friends and Volunteer Groups
We are looking for volunteers to join or help set up Local Friends and Conservation
Groups for Bexley's Parks and Open Spaces. These work in partnership with the
Council helping to manage the parks and open spaces and discuss ideas for improvements
and initiatives. Volunteers can be of any age, background or ability all you
need is an interest in caring for your local environment. To find out more about
friends and conservation groups contact the Works and Contracts Department on
020 8303 7777, Option 1 or email at worksdirect@bexley.gov.uk.
Focus Groups
There are nine separate focus groups who work with the Council to help improve local quality of life in Bexley. One such group, for the Natural Environment, includes Members from The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Bexley Civic Society, London and Kent Wildlife Trusts and representatives from other local conservation and resident's groups. They are committed to working with the Council to conserve and enhance Bexley's wildlife and to raise environmental awareness. To find out more about the Natural Environment Focus Group contact Ben Thomas on 020 8308 7788 or email ben.thomas@bexley.gov.uk
Environmental Challenge
The Environmental Challenge Competition is supported by the Council and a range of local businesses. It is Bexley's most prestigious and important LA21 event and recognises environmental work in the Borough.
The Competition is open to any community group, school, business or individual in the borough whose work has improved the environment. There are four age groups to enter: under 8s, 8 to 12, 13 to 18, and over 18s.
Categories include:
- Recycling
- Nature Conservation
- General Environmental Activities
- Prevention of Air & Water pollution
- Education projects
- Bexley Education Business Partnership and
- Business Environmental Improvement
Projects can be ongoing or finished, large or small as all work is invaluable!
The closing date for the competition is usually the end of April each year. To find out more contact Mark Taylor on 020 8294 6558 or email worksdirect@bexley.gov.uk
![[Bexley in Bloom logo]](../bexleyinbloom/images/beaconbloom.gif "Bexley in Bloom") Bexley in Bloom Competition
Bexley in Bloom is an annual competition that gives local people the chance to show off their gardening skills. It aims to make the Borough more attractive for residents and visitors, whilst at the same time raising awareness of the environment.
The Judging is carried out by Judges from The London Gardens Society and takes
place in early July. They award points for the condition of plants, design features
and layout, overall impact and most importantly, good use of colour. Each entrant
receives a copy of the results and judges comments in early August. The success
of the competition clearly demonstrates that local people want to be involved
in improving their environment, with the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers.
For further information see our Bexley
in Bloom pages or contact Rod Lean by telephone on 020 8294 6529 or by email
at worksdirect@bexley.gov.uk
Wildlife Talks and Walks
Wildlife walks are undertaken through Parks and Open Spaces at various times throughout the year, subject to demand. Wildlife experts donate their time to lead the walks, pointing out matters of interest and giving a talk on their specific areas of expertise. Bats, birds and butterflies are amongst the subjects of the walks that take place. For further information contact Parks & Open Spaces on 020 8303 7777, Option 1 or e-mail worksdirect@bexley.gov.uk.
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