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Representation ID: 23781

Received: 22/07/2021

Respondent: Fields in Trust

Assessment references Fields in Trust (FiT) and cites its guidance. Recognised the assessment utilises a community survey to judge needs and demands. Survey is more comprehensive than many and it illustrates Council’s commitment to open space provision.

Council has a good portfolio of amenity greenspace that is highly valued in terms of frequency of visits. Would there be a consideration in protecting these spaces with FiT? Survey shows people are prepared/expect to travel 10/15 minutes to amenity green space, so protection would ensure these local spaces on doorsteps are preserved.

Respondents are mostly satisfied with provision. Could be safeguarded with FiT to ensure this remains. FiT interest to understand amount time people are prepared to travel to different typologies.

Number of key sites have been identified in the survey. Would encourage the council to discuss protecting all these sites.

Noted that other sites are cited for each areas as being additionally important. Would welcome opportunity to apply research to helps shape a protection strategy.