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The Strategic vision for <strong>Blaby</strong>’s green spaces was developed by the <strong>Council</strong>’s Green<br />

Infrastructure Forum with key stakeholders and has the support of Elected Members.<br />

The strategic vision for <strong>Blaby</strong>’s green space strategy is shown below:<br />

“ To provide green spaces that make a positive contribution to the quality and<br />

diversity of the local environment and to the health and well-being of our residents.<br />

Our green spaces can be used, valued and enjoyed by everyone.”<br />

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How will we deliver this?<br />

Promote our green spaces to increase usage<br />

and encourage the use of green spaces as part<br />

of a healthy lifestyle<br />

Listen to the views of local residents about what<br />

they want in relation to green space<br />

Provide events and activities on our green spaces<br />

Reduce defi ciencies in green space across the<br />

district through the planning system<br />

Prioritise our green space sites and identify sites<br />

of strategic importance<br />

Prioritise investment and improvements at our<br />

green space sites<br />

Work in partnership with Parish / Town <strong>Council</strong>s<br />

and other relevant organisations to ensure a coordinated<br />

approach to green space issues.<br />

Monitor this strategy and review it annually.<br />

Encourage voluntary & community groups to<br />

participate in the management & development of<br />

green spaces.<br />

Manage & maintain green space sites to provide<br />

quality local facilities.<br />

Recognise the changing climate and manage sites<br />

accordingly.<br />

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