As your Labour councillors for the Hull Road ward, Neil and Fiona have welcomed moves by City of York Council to work towards gaining ‘Green Flag’ status for Hull Road Park – following a consultation meeting between councillors, officers and local community groups on Thursday 25th April.
The meeting was held at Tang Hall Community Centre and was chaired by Coun. Sonja Crisp, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism.
It commenced with a brief overview of the Council’s current plans and investment proposals for Hull Road Park before an open discussion took place on how the community could be involved. Officers also detailed how they intend to attain Green Flag status for the park, adding it to the five Green Flags already held by other York parks.
Fiona said: “I’m delighted that the Council will pursue Green Flag status for Hull Road Park. The park is a valuable community resource and used by many residents of all ages.
“Neil and I have always assured residents from the start that we will work with the community to ensure the park continues to be clean, well-maintained and safe.
“This meeting between the council and local community groups was very productive and we can look forward to further local consultation about the positive future of Hull Road Park.”
Neil said: “In Labour’s February budget proposals, whilst contemplating difficult cuts to parks and open spaces, we were also clear that the next twelve months would encompass open consultation and community action towards securing a positive future for Hull Road Park.
“This public meeting was the first step in that process and local councillors are looking forward to playing a full and influential part in further consultation.”
Since their election in May 2011, Neil and Fiona have followed the example of former Hull Road ward councillors in continually seeking a programme of improvements to Hull Road Park to help make it a welcoming resource for the Tang Hall and other neighbouring communities.
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