Parks Strategy

The Council's aims and objectives

Parks strategy key aims

To encourage community involvement and participation in planning and managing parks

Form park support partnerships with private, voluntary and public organisations
Work with community groups on the planning and management of parks and open spaces
Identify local opinion and ideas when drawing up Management Plans
Carry out public consultation on proposed changes significantly affecting parks and open spaces
Support voluntary projects including delegated management

Continue working on projects with English Heritage, the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Environment Agency, the Farming and Rural Conservation Agency, English Nature and the Green Chain Working Party
Continue working with local volunteer and residential groups
Use site-based opinion surveys, local consultations and focus groups to establish community views on significant new proposals
Investigate the establishment of a scheme providing NVQ/City & Guilds training opportunities for volunteers in parks