Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Communities, Housing and Environment that presents the Leeds Parks and Green Spaces Strategy. The report sets out a vision for the Parks and Countryside Service, and the actions that will be undertaken by the service to deliver that vision over the next 10 years.

The Director of Communities, Housing and Environment submitted a report presenting the Leeds Parks and Green Spaces Strategy. The report set out a vision for the Parks and Countryside Service, and the actions that would be undertaken by the service to deliver that vision over the next 10 years.

Responding to a specific enquiry, the Board received an update regarding the approach being taken in respect of flower bed planting in parks and other areas.

In response to a Member’s comments, the importance of prioritising accessibility in the city’s parks was emphasised, which it was noted was reflected in the proposed strategy. With regard to the strategy’s priorities more generally, the Board received an update on the ways in which the service would look to deliver such priorities.  

A Member highlighted the benefits of the service working with local Ward Councillors as a means of engaging local communities. Also, responding to a specific enquiry, the Board noted the undertaking to prepare a plan on a page for each community park in the city.  

RESOLVED – That the new Parks and Green Spaces Strategy, as presented within the submitted report, and which is forimplementation by the Chief Officer, Parks and Countryside from January 2022, be approved.