ParksEast

News and resources from and for the forum for parks and open space managers in the East of England (ParksEast)

[ParksEast @erposf]

Defra are encouraging treeplanting (Target 8). Might they have sights on some of our parks?

[ParksEast @erposf]

https://t.co/TZEpijbQZR

[ParksEast @erposf]

The transcript from a recent debate in parliament regarding funding for parks.

https://t.co/wxtQV5zDWx

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

.@LGAcomms latest sports & leisure guide highlights the value that communities place on park services🌲

The guide quotes our research into the importance of parks during the cost of living crisis alongside learnings from councils who are making progress💬
https://t.co/03VRmrKhEU

[ParksEast @erposf]

Local Green Spaces 2023 Report from the Countryside Charity.

https://t.co/bIuFHenImn

[ParksEast @erposf]

Interesting reading.

[Fields in Trust 💚 @FieldsInTrust]

1/ Last month, we asked about the park issues that matter to you 💬

Armed with your thoughts, we're now in a better position to lobby the present & future government to create a more promising future for our precious green spaces🌲

Here’s what you told us🧵

[ParksEast @erposf]

With #WorldMentalHealthDay taking place earlier this week, there has been lots of research showing the value of green space for mental health.

https://t.co/OPRlepTUrG

[ParksEast @erposf]

A recent opinion piece in the Guardian. Minority communities are edged out of the UK’s green spaces. I’m trying to change that.

https://t.co/fchKyU2n1I

[ParksEast @erposf]

An opportunity to provide your views into the Urban Green Spaces inquiry.

[EFRA Committee @CommonsEFRA]

📢We've launched a new inquiry into Urban Green Spaces.

We'll be looking at areas including:

🏙️ Urban environmental challenges
🌲 Green cover, air quality and flooding
🏙️Funding and initiatives

Give us your views by 20th October: https://t.co/KtAJPA4007

[ParksEast @erposf]

England’s playgrounds crumble as council budgets fall.

https://t.co/MQlf2JPXQG

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund @HeritageFundUK]

Since 1994, we have awarded over £950million in public parks and cemeteries across the UK, thanks to #NationalLottery players. 💚

Explore some of those historic parks in our new film for #LoveParksWeek. Where will you next visit? #HeritageIsOpen

[ParksEast @erposf]

How is everyone celebrating #LoveParksWeek in the region?

[The Parks Management Association @parks_forum]

What is everyone doing as part of #LoveParksWeek to share their love and appreciation of their local parks? Might be some #volunteering, or a job you have been wanting to achieve for ages and just not got to it, join your local friends group?
@KeepBritainTidy

[Bedford Borough Council @BedfordTweets]

It's Love Parks Week 2023, here are some photos of Harrold-Odell Country Park, awarded a Green Flag this year.

Discover more about the parks and open spaces that you and your family can visit in Bedford Borough this summer at https://t.co/ViTaGGWg7Q
#LoveParks #LoveParksWeek

[ParksEast @erposf]

Heatmaps reveal the warmest and coolest areas of five English cities - and the impact of green spaces.

https://t.co/GAk9mDW2Ip

[ParksEast @erposf]

Congratulations to all the award winners!

[GreenFlagAward @GreenFlagAward]

Congratulations to all this year's 2,216 UK winners #GFA2023
Well done to all staff and volunteers. https://t.co/eqkLCj0iFn

[ParksEast @erposf]

Great to see investment in play facilities at King’s Hedges recreation ground. Consultation open until 4th August.

[Cambridge City Council @camcitco]

We want your views on exciting plans for the play area at King's Hedges Recreation Ground - we're looking to install new equipment including a wooden play fort, zip wire, trampoline, slides and rope swings. Take a look and complete our short survey: https://t.co/LiXoiYcICo

[ParksEast @erposf]

A great opportunity for Ipswich residents to get involved in tree planting.

[Ipswich City Council @IpswichCouncil]

On Saturday 29 July, #Ipswich residents have the opportunity to help plant more than 1,600 native plants along Bundamba Creek as part of celebrations for Planet Ark’s National Tree Day.

Read more: https://t.co/aCNj1MQ6fu

[ParksEast @erposf]

Many grass root sports take place in parks.

[The Parks Management Association @parks_forum]

As #Wimbledon comes to an end, how many if you have a local park with a tennis court in it?
Grass root sports are so important and should be provided by your local park. As our parks continue to be under funded & decline, access to facilities will become harder. #ourparksmatter

[ParksEast @erposf]

Not long to wait!!

[GreenFlagAward @GreenFlagAward]

Less than 24 hours to go before we announce the 2023 UK winners, Good Luck to all this year's applicants #GFA2023

[ParksEast @erposf]

#LoveParksWeek starts on 28th July celebrating all things parks and green spaces!

[Keep Britain Tidy @KeepBritainTidy]

#LoveParks Week is a time to celebrate our green spaces, but it's also an opportunity to investigate issues like access to nature.

In 2021, researchers found 70% of people in urban areas didn't have access to good quality green space, rising to 75.8% in the most deprived areas.