Newdigate Public Open Space Improvement Works

Closed 6 Sep 2023

Opened 4 Aug 2023

Contact

Cigdem Jain

(Senior Landscape Architect)

lpg@birmingham.gov.uk

Feedback updated 28 May 2024

We asked

If you support the proposed new path on this site

You said

Majority of the responders supported the proposed scheme. We also adressed the isssue of access and protection of existing vegetation

We did

We delivered the scheme and site opened to public in May 2024.

Results updated 28 May 2024

We have received 52 responses to this consultation which 35 of them were supportive of the proposed scheme. 2 of the responders had no opinion and 15 of them were objecting the proposal. Number of the objections were due to impact on natural environment and unauthorised access to the site. These concerns were addressed by confirming that no existing vegetation would be removed on site and installation of new chicane barriers to stop unauthroised access to the site.

Overview

Birmingham City Council is proposing a new improvement works at Newdigate Public Open Space.

This proposal includes construction of a new circular path, marking out 2 junior football pitches, planting of new trees, creation of wildflower areas and removal of section of the existing panel to create a new access point via Stone Avenue. New pedestrian access from Stone Avenue will include a chicane barrier to minimise the unauthorised access into the site.  

Areas

  • Sutton Reddicap

Audiences

  • All residents

Interests

  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Parks & Green Spaces
  • Environment
  • Transport (Including Walking)
  • parks