Partners reveal masterplan for revamp of park
ADRAFT masterplan to improve a park has been made with an option to create a new forest school space for children.
The Haslingden Community Partnership group and Rossendale council are working alongside Community Interest Company Proffitts – Investing in Communities on a project to improve Victoria Park in Haslingden.
The team have created a draft masterplan for the site which includes improvements to the pathways, entrances, boundary walls, fountain, play area, bowling green, the multi-use games area and an option to update or replace the current wheeled sports area.
Tricia Brindle, the council’s Community and Partnerships Officer, said: “This project is part of the council’s ‘Love Parks’ project which is designed to increase the use of our parks to help improve the mental and physical wellbeing of local people of all ages.
“We want all our parks to be wonderful assets that enhance the sense of belonging and community for people across their area, and it’s an exciting time for people who love nature, play and our outdoor green spaces.”
Woodland management works, a woodland walk route and more artwork and trails have also been proposed.
Before the masterplan is finalised, the team are giving local people a chance to feedback on the ideas presented.
They are also eager to know if residents and visitors think that anything else should be included in the final plans.
Coun Granville Morris, from the Haslingden Community Partnership, said: “The project is in the very early stages, but the masterplan has some great ideas for improving Victoria Park. We want the space to work well for as many people as possible, and we think the plan contains great, practical, changes that will attract people to the park, while maintaining and nurturing the beautiful, natural, elements that we’re used to seeing throughout the site.
“We’re lucky to have Victoria Park in Haslingden, and I would encourage as many people as possible to look at the plan and let us know what they think.”
Once the public have shared their feedback about the proposals, the plan will be finalised and fundraising work will begin.
To view the full proposals visit www.proffittscic.com/ and click on View All Projects.