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December 13, 2006
Status report
The village centre improvement scheme is a long term project. Phase 1 saw a range of activities to determine what people thought might be good to see in the way of improvements, and the preparation of some initial ideas through a design competition.Phase 2 consists of the Sensory Garden, now complete (although it would be good to have a brick wall at the back to train up plants); and the Pinfold Heritage Project, work on which is due over the few next months.
Phase 3 requires further work. Landscaping and planting, a village information board, 'de-cluttering' of road signs, more sympathetic lighting, and better pedestrian facilities could all be provided. The City of York Council may be able to make changes to the roads. Given that the area has Conservation status, such improvements could make the Crossroads a brilliant open space for all to enjoy.
This will all cost money, which is why the Millennium Trust and its partner the Parish Council will be looking at how it can be funded. It is worth noting that Phases 1 and 2 have cost the Trust fund (that is your money) just over £5000. A further £35 500 has however been raised from other sources, including just £2000 from the Ward Committee for Phase 1.
The first steps in Phase 3 will be to draw up a detailed landscape plan, and begin to look for suitable funding to start to implement it.
If you want to help with Phase 3 in any way, or want to comment, please email trust@bishopthorpe.net.
Posted by martin at December 13, 2006 10:00 AM
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