Open Spaces Strategy and Action Plan

We wanted to know what you thoguht of the open spaces across our borough. We wanted to understand which were most special to you, how accessible you thought they were and how effectively you thought they were managed. 

55 people responded to the survey and you said that:

• Open spaces across the borough are widely appreciated and used, both by residents and visitors.
• You used open spaces for three keys reasons:
  • to improve your mental health, physical health and wellbeing
  • to enjoy and appreciate nature
  • for community and social interaction. 
• You would like to see an increase in accessible natural green space, parks and public gardens.
• As a secondary priority, you would like to see improved provisions for amenity green space, sports, games and play.
• There is a need to increase accessible open space, particularly in and around new housing estates.

Those who responded also noted that there were issues with particular open spaces, sharing concerns on accessibility, management, nature conservation and the environment.

The full findings of the consultation can be found in the Open Space Consultation report.

The feedback from the consultation was used as part of the evidence base for the open space quantity and access standards, which informed the Open Space Strategy and Action Plan (2025).