Barrow loads of garden ideas ...

The ‘Planning for Real’ consultation event was held at the site (pictured above), just off Reeth Road, to enable local people to give their views on the design and future use of the garden to ensure everyone has the chance to be involved.

 

Three members of BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) were on hand to provide expertise, as residents of all ages discussed how they would like to see the space in the future.

 

“I’m glad that so many people took the trouble to let us know what they think”, says Anne Lawrence from BTCV.  “The idea seems have really caught on and we’ve had some great suggestions, particularly regarding play in the space.”

 

 

The work to transform the area will be funded by the District Council and Richmondshire Community Safety Partnership (RCSP).  Local companies, including J & B Farnaby at Scotch Corner, Kiplin Hall and Marfield Quarries have also pledged their support.

 

“It’s been a fun consultation for a very worthwhile project”, says Liz Smith, RCSP Chair.  “Now it’s time to look forward to seeing the ideas become reality over the coming months, to benefit the community in future years.”

ENDS

 

·         The Richmondshire Community Safety Partnership is working to make Richmondshire a safer place.  RCSP has contributed £1500 to the project, to meet the Cleaner Safer Greener National Outcome. We are a statutory body with a strategy for tackling crime and disorder in the community.  There are 6 statutory partners (Richmondshire District Council, North Yorkshire County Council, North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Police Authority, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and Hambleton & Richmondshire PCT) and a number of other partners including voluntary and public agencies. 

·         Our Crime Reduction Strategy has 6 themes: Violence, Domestic Abuse, Anti Social Behaviour, Crime, Road Safety and Drugs/Alcohol.  Our main stakeholder is the public and their safety is our concern. 

·         If you would like to know more about Community Safety issues please visit www.richmondshire.gov.uk and click on community safety which can be found in the A-Z section.  Alternatively contact Lynda MacDougall, Community Safety Co-ordinator email l.macdougall@richmondshire.gov.uk or call 01748 829118.

·         BTCV is the UK’s largest practical conservation charity.  Founded in 1959, BCTV helps more than 140,000 volunteers every year, take hands-on action to improve both the rural and urban environment.