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Spencer Park Project
Since the formation of NENA in June 2009, a popular idea has been the restoration, enhancement and development of Spencer Park to improve facilities and increase access. The plan is to restore the section which is currently south of Spencer Ave/Rd to a condition similar to its original design. The centre piece will be the restoration of the Edwardian pavilion which could include the provision of some community space. We hope to restore the boundaries, gates, planting and seating around the park. The intention of this scheme is to create a ‘quiet park’ area particularly for use by older residents and pre-school children.
In contrast the area north of Spencer Ave/Rd would be developed further to encourage greater usage and more activity. Its development would be targeted at older children and other adults. We would like to improve safety and security of this area whilst also improving facilities.
Finally, in support of the above we would like to look at local parking provision which is currently poor for park users. We would like to explore ways of generating greater community involvement in the park including the possibility of community wardens.
The process by which we bring this about will be in partnership with Coventry City Council. It will be highly dependant upon consultation with residents, other park users and potential park users. Before we open consultation it is proposed we develop a draft plan and open this to discussion. Once this process is complete we can explore which funding opportunities are more relevant to our scheme. It is hoped that this will be in the form of a large single funding bid.
If you would like to join the Spencer Park Restoration Group email: earlsdon.north@btinternet.com
Updates
Park Maintenance - The City Council has undertaken a lot of maintenance work this Spring. Beds have been restored planting inproved and the Pavilion was repaired and repainted in June 2011. The football pitch was levelled and reseeded in August 2011.
Activities - There were a series of Band in the Park events this year and NENA hosted its second Big Lunch community picnic in June.
photo from Big Lunch - see more at the Blog
Restoration Project - We have:
- made contact with the Transportation Dept regarding poosible changes to parking restrictions around the Park.
- begun discussions with Coventry University about a possible project for Architecture students to redesign the space in the Pavilion for extended community use.
- obtained costings and suppliers for a tree labeling project.
- approached a local historian for assistance in compiling a history of the park.
- taken advice from City Council play experts on play equipment for children
- been informed of a 1.5 million pound City Parks improvement scheme, of which £22,664 will be for the benefit of Spencer Park. This is Section 106 money from previous developments and can be used for match funding.
- Raised money for the installation of nesting boxes.
Notes of recent meetings
January 2012 (additional Meeting)
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
January 24, 2012