![]() He was one of the experts who gave evidence to the government’s Public Parks Enquiry – calling for parks to be made into a statutory service – ensuring their funding and protection.Įddie said: “Nottingham City Council has invested £36million in our parks in the past decade, making huge improvements to our green spaces in the progress.” Nottingham’s Head of Parks and Open Spaces, Eddie Curry, is also the Chair of the Core Cities Parks and Green Spaces Group. I’m so proud that we’ve been able to continue to invest in and prioritise our parks despite the cuts we’ve faced in the past several years – and we’ll continue to do everything we can to protect them in the future.” Parks give everyone the chance to get out and enjoy greenery and wildlife, with incredible benefits for both physical and mental health. City WI are working with the Council’s Parks team to revitalise the park, planting hundreds of bee-friendly plants and laying new paths.Ĭouncillor Dave Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture at Nottingham City Council, said: “As someone who grew up in the east-end of Glasgow, I know just how crucially important parks are for people living in urban areas. One of Nottingham’s smallest parks, Barker Street Rest Garden (0.47 acres) in the heart of the Lace Market, has been adopted by Nottingham City WI, who won funding from the national Pocket Parks scheme to improve it.
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