25 February 2008

11. PROTECTING OUR GREEN SPACES


Margate Open Space Event Group 4

Session 2

Discussion led by Margaret Main

Key discussion points/themes:
- Conservation officer for green spaces needed for Thanet
- Too much focus on built environment and not enough on green spaces
- Flower beds and topiary have disappeared in favour of low cost / low maintenance gardens
- Council needs to publicise good works as the public don’t know about some of the positive work that is being done

Action Points:
1. Conservation officer needed at the Council
2. Educate adults and children in conservation - through schools and publicity

3. Small grant fund for green spaces that community groups can bid into

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