Park on Raymond Road, Washwood Heath, Consultation on Improvements
Feedback updated 23 Dec 2014
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You said
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Results updated 23 Dec 2014
Following a very successful questionnaire and Open Day a new name for the park was chosen: Morris Park, which many people already called this site in reference to a former park and Morris factory that used to be located off Couchman Road.
The Open Day name voting was pretty clear cut:
Jurassic Park |
26 |
Hope Park |
4 |
Saltley Park |
4 |
Clodeshall Road Park |
4 |
Morris Park |
73 |
Rock Park |
3 |
New Morris Park |
3 |
Parkfields |
7 |
Community Park |
16 |
Mestizo (multi-ethnic) Park |
7 |
Heart of the Rock Park |
7 |
Alum Rock Park |
3 |
Raymond Road Park |
4 |
Total votes: |
161 |
Questionnaire: Overall we had 73 questionnaire responses.
All the existing park facilities on average were rated on the good end of adequate or even good, which is positive news for the current design and management of the site. Generally younger people rated the current facilities higher than older people…
The results ranked the 19 suggested improvements in order of popularity, namely:
MOST POPULAR
- Outdoor fitness equipment
- Additional Seating
- Cricket practice nets
- Youth Play equipment
- Junior Play equipment
- Additional fencing around play area
- Flowering bulbs
- Toddler Play equipment
- Additional tree planting
- Additional Bins
- Additional games court
- Wild flower areas
- Skate park / BMX
- Additional fencing to games court
- Table tennis tables
- Community garden area
- Tennis
- Band stand
- Heritage information boards
LEAST POPULAR
The top 10 items have been discussed by the Friends Group and other local respresentatives in more detail. The decision is to proceed with items 1 to 8 as it is hoped that these items can be afforded within the limited budget.
Conclusion
Proceed with:
- Outdoor fitness equipment
- Additional Seating – in areas where there is no current seating
- Cricket practice nets
- Youth Play equipment
- Junior Play equipment
- Additional fencing around play area
- Flowering bulbs
- Toddler Play equipment
Plus a new item:
- A notice board
Ideal extras if budget or additional funding allows:
- Solar lighting for centre of the site
- Automated locks or fob locks to facilitate closing and opening of park
Files:
- Leaflet Results, 39.7 KB (PDF document)
Overview
The Friends of the park in conjunction with Birmingham City Council have over £180,000 to invest in the site. The funding derives from legal agreements relating to local private and municipal housing developments and is specifically ring-fenced for this site.
This consultation questionnaire gives the local community the opportunity to influence the choice and type of proposals.
Why your views matter
Before the surrounding housing was even complete over 18 months ago, Birmingham City Council Parks Service drew up Phase 2 proposals for the site. More recently a Friends Group of local residents and councillors has formed and all parties felt that there is a good opportunity now to consult with local people to ascertain their priorities and ambitions for the park, and then develop the ideas into an affordable project.
What happens next
The results from the questionnaires will be collated, and we hope to then have a steer on what type of facilities to prioritise in our plans, for example, if additional play equipment for toddlers comes out as a high priority then we would propose installing additional equipment for this age group.
Events
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Open Day
From 30 May 2014 at 13:00 to 30 May 2014 at 18:30A day in the park giving local residents the opportunity to meet the Friends Group and council officers involved in developing the Phase 2 proposals in detail. A name for the park will also be voted on.
Areas
- WASHWOOD HEATH
Audiences
- Local Residents
Interests
- Democracy and Participation
- Sport & Keep Fit
- Parks & Green Spaces
- Environment
- Health Information
- parks
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