Minutes:
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5.1 |
Ruth Bell, Head of Parks and Countryside, gave a presentation to the Committee and members of the public in attendance at the meeting.
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The presentation highlighted all the parks and open spaces that the Council’s Parks and Countryside service covered. It was mentioned that the service managed approximately 3,934 hectares of land.
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Ruth Bell explained that Local Authorities across the country had budget cuts, and this was the same in Sheffield. She explained that Parks and Countryside Service had a noticeable reduction in their revenue budget.
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The presentation highlighted any developments across the city. It was mentioned that Pounds Park and Wisewood Park were recently created. It then outlined all the recent improvements made to green spaces in the city.
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5.5 |
Ruth Bell referred to some of the challenges that the Council were experiences managing parks and open spaces in the city. This included Anti-Social behaviour, legacy expectations, popularity, diseases, staff & machinery, costly operations, and fly-tipping.
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5.6 |
The presentation highlighted the future projects and priorities planned for the city. |