Report of the Director of Open Spaces.
Minutes:
Members noted a summary of the comments received during the recent
consultation process on the Management Plan (2017-22) for City Gardens.
Consultation lasted from May to July and included a broad range of stakeholders. All
comments received were supportive of the Draft Pan and some respondents
provided very specific feedback on certain issues, for example biodiversity or
sustainability. A table was produced listing the responses and
explaining where these comments have been included, if appropriate, in the revised
draft. Members approval was sought to adopt the attached final draft
document as the City Gardens Management Plan for the next 5 years.
The vision for the management plan is: “The creation of a network of high
quality and inspiring open spaces which helps ensure an attractive, healthy,
sustainable and socially cohesive place for the City’s communities and
visitors.” To achieve this vision, the importance of working towards an agreed national standard for good practice in the management of parks and green spaces has been recognised.
It was drawn to Members’ attention that related documents and strategies were listed within the management plan.
Resolved – that Members adopt the attached draft Management Plan (2017-22) for City Gardens.
Supporting documents: