Open Space & Recreation Study - Appendices - North Norfolk ...

North Norfolk District Council
Urban Green Space Task Force
B.14 The Urban Green Space Tasks Force was set up in January 2001 to
advise the Government on its proposals for improving the quality of
urban parks, play areas and green spaces and take forward the open
space proposals outlined in the Urban White Paper “Our Towns and
Cities: the future”. Its objective is to create green spaces which are
safe, accessible and sustainable and which cater for everyone. The
use of innovative partnership working is encouraged. The Task Force
recognises the importance of working with local communities to
ensure high quality design and maintenance of these areas.
B.15 The Final Task Force Report “Green Spaces, Better Places” was
published in May 2002 together with its sister document “Improving
Urban Parks, Play Areas and Green Spaces”. Whilst the report
emphasises a comprehensive and integrated approach towards open
space several of the recommendations relating to management and
resources are applicable to allotments and open spaces with an
element of outdoor sports provision.
B.16 The report recommends long term strategies for managing supply and
demand of open space in order to meet continuing social and
demographic change. Furthermore, open space and recreation
should occupy a more prominent role within wider corporate strategies
to support community needs such as safety, health and services for
children and young people, elderly people and those who are
disadvantaged.
B.17 The work of the Task Force also includes consideration of more
integrated approaches to planning, designing, managing and
maintaining green spaces, linking these to community strategies, local
development plans, cultural strategies and area plans. It has
researched the potential for improved partnerships and the creation of
good practice networks to improve current practice.
Sports Policy and Strategy
B.18 Sport England is the agency responsible for advising the Government
on sports matters. It also acts as a statutory consultee on certain
developments relating to sports pitches. In addition it is responsible
for distributing several sources of funding and fostering:
♦ Promotion of social justice in sport;
♦ Increased sports participation;
♦ Development of community sports programmes and facilities; and
♦ Appropriate planning for sport and recreation.
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