April/May 2007 - London Borough of Hillingdon

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outdoors Make the most of Hill Six of the borough’s green open spaces have received prestigious green flag awards Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens off Grange Road, is a tranquil spot close to Hayes town centre Ruislip Woods National Nature reserve was awarded the Green Flag Award for the first time last year Harefield Village Green was awarded the Green Flag Award for the second year running Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve The largest block of ancient, seminatural woodland in Greater London, Ruislip Woods, includes one of the most extensive oak/hornbeam coppice woods in southeast England. The site is situated in northwest Middlesex, and covers 726 acres, offering a quiet haven for recreation activities including walking and horse riding. Fassnidge Park A vibrant, welcoming park situated in the centre of Uxbridge, that offers something for everyone, including a bowling green, tennis courts, a children’s playground, skateboard facility and a number of horticultural features. Harefield Village Green This historic village green located in the heart of Harefield village conservation area is a registered common dating back to 1813. There is a small children’s playground, a village pond and a war memorial. Events and celebrations have taken place here for many years and it continues to be enjoyed by the people of Harefield today and helps create and sustain a real sense of community in the village. 20 • April/May 2007
ingdon’s green spaces Green Spaces Greenstat Survey outdoors Fassnidge Park has facilities for all the family including an amazing children’s playground Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens This formal garden contains a wide range of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and bulbs, providing colour and interest throughout the year.The peaceful and tranquil nature of this site has made it a popular location for the planting of commemorative trees and shrubs. There is a well-used network of paths most of which form part of the borough’s Access Trails, walks for disabled people. Lake Farm Country Park This innovative country park close to Hayes town centre combines wildlife habitats with sports facilities and formal recreation areas.The park’s facilities include children’s playgrounds, a BMX racetrack, skate park, bridleway, trim trail and a network of paths allowing people of all abilities to explore the area. Cranford Countryside Park An attractive 53 hectare former country estate retaining much of its charm and tranquillity. An excellent example of nature conservation, the woodlands, wildflower meadows and wetlands support a wide range of wildlife. Facilities include guided walks, wildlife and historic displays, wildlife garden, classroom, orienteering course, nature and historic trail, playground, community orchard and horse riding. A big thank you from Hillingdon Council’s green spaces team to everyone who took part in the borough’s first “Greenstat” survey, a new web based tool that helps local people to give their views on the borough’s green spaces. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions by residents who took part in the survey, and the council’s responses. Responses to all points raised can be found at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ greenspaces Q1 – How can I find out information on all parks in the borough? There is a leaflet showing all the parks and green spaces in Hillingdon, including main facilities and attractions at each site. We can send you a copy of this if you provide your contact details on the survey form. Alternatively you can call the customer contact centre on 01895 556000 for a copy. Q2 – Shrubs should be pruned according to their flowering period, not all beheaded simultaneously in autumn, can you resolve this please? Yes, this is one of the issues that the council will be addressing through the change to our grounds maintenance contracts, which start on 1 April. Q3 – The questionnaire is a great idea to get public opinion, but what timescales can we expect before improvements are made? The key findings from the survey have been fed into the council’s green spaces team action plan for the coming year (April 2007 to March 2008). Q4 – As a local resident I would like to be involved in the improvements being made to my local park.Will you be taking a proactive approach to making improvements? Suggestions for improvements will be used in 2007/08, where possible. Green spaces officers will respond directly to residents by the end of April. We are now starting the spring survey so if you would like to take part visit the ‘have your say’ section of the council website. This online survey is open to all Hillingdon residents and is accessible from the “have your say” page of the council web site – www.hillingdon.gov.uk. 2000 paper copies of the Greenstat survey forms have also been sent to all libraries throughout the borough and country park visitor centres at Ruislip Woods, Minet Country Park and Cranford Park. We welcome anyone who would like to help care for their local park or even organise a healthy, positive community event in a green space. For more information please provide your contact details when completing the questionnaire and indicate you are happy for us to contact you. Contacts For further information about any of Hillingdon’s green spaces, call the green spaces team on 01895 250635, email greenspaces adminteam@hillingdon.gov.uk For all other issues relating to green spaces: visit: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ greenspaces email: contactcentre1@ hillingdon.gov.uk call the customer contact centre on 01895 556 000 April/May 2007 • 21
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