GreenSpace East

January open meeting, Green Flag Update presentations now online
The GreenSpace East open meeting took place on 20 January at Hylands House Chelmsford. The meeting was attended by 60 delegates from local authorites and the private sector from across the East region. The open meeting focused on health and the role green spaces have to play. Presentations from the day can be viewed here.

New Forum Manager now in post
Bob Ivison has now started as GreenSpace East Forum Manager. Bob has been employed to help develop the regional forum and provide a regional voice for the parks and open spaces sector. Please see the Contact us section to get in toucch with Bob.

New web resource for different sections of the sector
CABE Space have recently updated their website to make it easier for different sections of the sector, including green space managers and community groups, to find information and resources.

GreenSpace East EEDA Implementation Plan Consultation Response
The East of England Development Agency has closed the consultation period for its implementation plan. Developed by EEDA, EERA and GO-East with partners in the region, the draft East of England Implementation Plan sets out how the region will deliver that long-term vision. It aims to create a compelling business case for investment in the East of England’s economic, social and environmental assets for both public and private investors and to provide us with the evidence to accelerate the funding and delivery of key schemes. More

Online forum for community groups
The GreenSpace Community Network Online Forum allows park-based community group to communicate with one another online...