PCH newsletter Spring 2012.indd - Plymouth Community Homes
PCH newsletter Spring 2012.indd - Plymouth Community Homes
PCH newsletter Spring 2012.indd - Plymouth Community Homes
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Parks and Open Spaces in North Prospect<br />
In summer 2011, 191 residents and visitors took part in a survey about parks and open spaces in North Prospect.<br />
These areas are an important part of the overall regeneration of the area so we will take into account the findings<br />
from this survey when planning future improvements. Thanks to everyone who took part in this survey – without<br />
your help, this information would not have been compiled.<br />
Some of the results included:<br />
• Titchy Park in Greatlands Crescent is the most used park<br />
in North Prospect, with 70% of those surveyed saying<br />
they used it. It received an overall satisfaction rating of 8<br />
out of 10.<br />
• Half of those surveyed used Cookworthy Green and it also<br />
has the highest number of daily users. It received an<br />
overall satisfaction rating of 7 out of 10.<br />
• Overall 27% said they were very satisfied about the<br />
quality and quantity of parks and open spaces available<br />
to them. Only 5% were either fairly or very dissatisfied.<br />
• When asked to identify the three most important issues<br />
that stop you or your family using other parks and open<br />
spaces, you said the main problem was other users,<br />
followed by distance and vandalism.<br />
• When asked what you would change about parks and<br />
open spaces in North Prospect, most respondents<br />
suggested improvements to Cookworthy Green. These<br />
included providing new play equipment, places for older<br />
people and more seating. Other concerns raised included<br />
anti-social behaviour of other users and inconsiderate<br />
dog owners.<br />
Have you got more to say about Parks and open spaces in<br />
North Prospect or would you like to have a say in future<br />
improvements and activities?<br />
All residents are invited to the first meeting of the North<br />
Prospect Parks Forum on Wednesday 18th April at 5.30pm<br />
at the Halcyon Centre on Dingle Rd or contact Karen<br />
Renshaw at <strong>Plymouth</strong> City Council on 01752 306243<br />
or email Karen.renshaw@plymouth.gov.uk<br />
Have your Say<br />
At February’s North Prospect and Weston Mill<br />
neighbourhood meeting, the following three<br />
priorities were set:<br />
1. Anti-social behaviour by a particular group of<br />
young people.<br />
2. Street problems e.g. blocked drains, inconsiderate<br />
parking.<br />
3. Trees – Overgrown, blocking daylight, causing<br />
problems to pavements.<br />
Do you agree with these priorities? Do you have<br />
questions for the Council, Police or <strong>Plymouth</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Homes</strong> or want to see other issues<br />
considered? If so please come along to the next<br />
neighbourhood meeting on Wednesday May 9th<br />
at 6pm at Oak Villa Sports and Social Club, Ferndale<br />
Road.<br />
Since February’s meeting, the following progress<br />
has happened:<br />
• Meeting with agencies held to discuss anti-social<br />
behaviour and damage to property<br />
• Actions agreed to deal with anti -social behaviour<br />
• Neighbourhood Warden has reported 65 blocked<br />
drains for clearing<br />
• Request made for yellow lines in North Prospect to<br />
be repainted<br />
• Concerns about trees raised with <strong>Plymouth</strong> City<br />
Council<br />
If you would like more information please ring<br />
Karen Renshaw <strong>Plymouth</strong> City Council’s<br />
Neighbourhood Manager for North Prospect on<br />
01752 306243
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