Decision details

Cabinet received a report regarding the draft Green Spaces Strategy and Tree & Woodland Strategy which had been developed, following consultation with colleagues and residents, to support future delivery of further improvements over the next ten years in order to ensure that these assets continued to meet the needs of people and wildlife in the future.

Members noted that the strategies aligned with the corporate priorities and local policy documents. 

Members agreed that the many green spaces across the Town were a huge asset for the Town and that these strategies would support the Council’s aims and ambitions to continue to improve and enhance these green spaces to provide a great environment for people to live, work and play.

Members were also pleased to note that compared to the surrounding areas, all residents could access green spaces including 20 hectare woods with a short distance of their homes.  The new Country Park planned for the north of the town was also a much welcomed new asset to Stevenage.

Members thanked Officers for their hard work and due diligence in producing the Strategies.

It was RESOLVED that the Green Spaces Strategy and Tree & Woodland Strategy 2025 – 2035 be approved.