Help shape the vision of Bedfont Lakes Country Park

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Overview

Bedfont Lakes Country Park opened in July 1995 and is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this year!

Historically, the area was known for its market gardens and orchards – including supplying apples and pears to Covent Garden Market in Central London. From the 1950s, the site was repurposed as a landfill until 1973. By the late 1980s the site underwent a dramatic transformation to create a parkland of lakes, woodland and grassland. In 1995, the park formally opened to the public and was declared a nature conservation and a local wildlife site.

The anniversary of the park presents an opportunity to develop a new vision and strategy for the next 30-years. We have begun the process of articulating our understanding of the park’s qualities, the issues we are facing and future possibilities. To enable us to develop a vision we want to hear from you.

The qualities that make Bedfont Lakes the place it is:

• Its tranquillity, rural character and scale

• Its informal and relaxed atmosphere

• The variety of habitats, particularly its open grasslands and lakes

• Its wildlife (waterfowl, birds, amphibians, invertebrates and mammals), livestock and rescued animals

• The Greenspace Countryside Team who manage and maintain the site, as well individuals and local groups such Bedfont Lakes Conservation Volunteers

• The variety of events and activities that are organised on-site, as well as its educational outreach work

• Its proximity and role as a counterpoint to to business and industrial uses.

We want to hear from you!

Complete the visitor survey which will be live for 8 weeks and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

There are several ways to take part:

  • Complete the online survey

  • Engagement session at the 30th Anniversary event - Sunday 20 July 12pm- 5pm.


Why are we asking?

We are seeking feedback from residents and stakeholders to ensure that the vision for Bedfont Lakes will be in-keeping and sensitive to the character of the site, reflect the needs of the local community and wider plans of the borough.

This includes:

• Improving links with communities to boost health and well-being as well as enjoyment in the park;

• Enhancing biodiversity and environmental resilience, including wildlife protection and flood attenuation;

• Developing a better cultural, leisure and education programme co-designed with the community; and

• Removing barriers to use, making the park a more welcoming place to visit and spend time

By participating, you have the chance to influence decisions that will shape the vision of Bedfont Lakes Country Park.

For paper copies, large print, Easy Read versions, or translations, please email consult@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 2000.


Overview

Bedfont Lakes Country Park opened in July 1995 and is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this year!

Historically, the area was known for its market gardens and orchards – including supplying apples and pears to Covent Garden Market in Central London. From the 1950s, the site was repurposed as a landfill until 1973. By the late 1980s the site underwent a dramatic transformation to create a parkland of lakes, woodland and grassland. In 1995, the park formally opened to the public and was declared a nature conservation and a local wildlife site.

The anniversary of the park presents an opportunity to develop a new vision and strategy for the next 30-years. We have begun the process of articulating our understanding of the park’s qualities, the issues we are facing and future possibilities. To enable us to develop a vision we want to hear from you.

The qualities that make Bedfont Lakes the place it is:

• Its tranquillity, rural character and scale

• Its informal and relaxed atmosphere

• The variety of habitats, particularly its open grasslands and lakes

• Its wildlife (waterfowl, birds, amphibians, invertebrates and mammals), livestock and rescued animals

• The Greenspace Countryside Team who manage and maintain the site, as well individuals and local groups such Bedfont Lakes Conservation Volunteers

• The variety of events and activities that are organised on-site, as well as its educational outreach work

• Its proximity and role as a counterpoint to to business and industrial uses.

We want to hear from you!

Complete the visitor survey which will be live for 8 weeks and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

There are several ways to take part:

  • Complete the online survey

  • Engagement session at the 30th Anniversary event - Sunday 20 July 12pm- 5pm.


Why are we asking?

We are seeking feedback from residents and stakeholders to ensure that the vision for Bedfont Lakes will be in-keeping and sensitive to the character of the site, reflect the needs of the local community and wider plans of the borough.

This includes:

• Improving links with communities to boost health and well-being as well as enjoyment in the park;

• Enhancing biodiversity and environmental resilience, including wildlife protection and flood attenuation;

• Developing a better cultural, leisure and education programme co-designed with the community; and

• Removing barriers to use, making the park a more welcoming place to visit and spend time

By participating, you have the chance to influence decisions that will shape the vision of Bedfont Lakes Country Park.

For paper copies, large print, Easy Read versions, or translations, please email consult@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 2000.


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