RELEASE DATE 18 January 2006
TITLE COUNCIL DEDICATION PAYS OFF FOR MILLENNIUM PARK PROJECT
 

The dedication of Cossall Parish Council has paid off as the Cossall Millennium Park undergoes the final stages of improvements during January. Managed by local regeneration charity, Groundwork Greater Nottingham, the project has seen tremendous changes to the park.. These improvements have included the installation of new paths, the planting of new shrubs and trees, and additional gates and fencing. More recently, a bridge has been completed spanning the stream at the entrance of the park. The final stages which are taking place during January, include the installation of new seating and the planting of additional trees. Along with this, a short section of path is being built alongside maintenance of existing paths.

The Millennium Park has become a much appreciated focal point in the centre of the village of Cossall which is situated on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border. Jim Gill of Cossall Parish Council is delighted with the improvements and commented, "More people are now enjoying the benefits."

Chryse Tinsley, Landscape Architect for Groundwork Greater Nottingham also commented, "The improvements have taken some time to complete as funding for these types of projects takes time to secure. However, the work done has provided a very picturesque area of open space for residents of the village.
"Landowners, Nottinghamshire County Council, are also enthusiastic and have been very supportive over these improvements."

For further information about the project contact Richard Chamberlain at Groundwork Greater Nottingham on 0115 978 8212 in the first instance.
 
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

GGN has been established for 14 years

In a typical year we Groundwork Greater Nottingham works with communities to:-
· Develop and deliver at least 100 new projects
· Deliver over 4000 person days of youth activity
· Engage with over 200 local businesses
· Work in partnership with at least 80 schools
· Deliver 40 locally significant environmental improvement schemes
· Deliver 2 regionally significant conferences a year

We are currently working on 55 live projects

Nationally, Groundwork is one of the UK’s leading social and environmental partnership organisation’s, working with people, local authorities and businesses to promote economic and social regeneration by improving the local environment. Through it’s network of around 50 Independent Trust’s around the UK, from Tyneside to South Wales, Northern Ireland to Hackney, Groundwork uses the environment to improve their quality of life. Groundwork is an independent charity, which involves 60,000 adult volunteers and over 120,000 school children each year in local environmental projects. From small community schemes to major regional and national programmes, Groundwork’s local Trust’s work in partnership with local people, local authorities and businesses to promote sustainable developments in their local area.

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