A couple share their views on the park with Councillor Eric
Plenderleath and an independent researcher.
Chester City Council is asking people to help shape the future of Grosvenor Park and its surroundings.
The council has developed a draft master plan for Grosvenor Park, the Groves and St. John’s as part of a stage 1 funding application to the national Parks for People programme, which if successful, could grant between £250,000 and £5 million to rejuvenate one of Chester’s most valued leisure spaces.
The proposals will take centre stage at a series of information events, which starts at Chester Visitor Centre in November to give people a chance to share their views and find out more about plans which include restoring historical features, creating new facilities and offering opportunities for training and community participation. Since the project began, involving local people has been a major focus and lots of research has taken place with schools, residents, visitors and local organisations to understand the needs of different age groups and backgrounds. This feedback, along with recommendations from conservation experts, access consultants and landscape professionals has helped to create the draft master plan.
Councillor Eric Plenderleath, Executive Member for Culture & Community explained: “We want to hear what people think of the proposals which combine the park’s unique history and surroundings with carefully planned alterations to meet the needs of today’s communities. The master plan is based on research findings and has been designed to conserve the park’s heritage, whilst making it more accessible to a wider range of people.”
Information on the Grosvenor Park project will be on display at Chester, Visitor Centre, Vicar’s Lane from 4.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 8th November, Tuesday 13th November and Wednesday 14th November. From 8th November, people will also be able to share their views online.
The final master plan, supported by estimated costs, an outline business plan and a training plan, will be submitted as part of the council’s funding application in March 2008.
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Contact: Kathryn McGiveron, Communications Officer on 01244 402169
