Funding bid for improvements to city park
Derby City CouncilA council is hoping to secure funding to preserve the heritage of a city park.
Derby City Council bosses have highlighted seven areas in order to improve Darley Park.
The council has put in a bid for £250,000 from the National Lottery and aims to combine it with £165,000 from Section 106 funding from developers.
The plans include making the park more accessible, refurbishing the play area and introducing new activities and events.
Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, cabinet member for leisure, said the bid was to enable the authority to preserve the park's heritage whilst bringing in more people.
The plan includes:
- Refurbishing the play area
- Educational content about the park and its role within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
- Improving the park's footpaths and access to the Hydrangea Garden and Wildlife Garden
- Refurbishing Ada's seat - a memorial to the founding family of Darley Mills
- New planting
- Providing activities and events such as heritage tours to increase visitors
- Training for park volunteers
Onuoha added: "Darley Park is a much-loved, historic green space.
"This is a great opportunity to maximise the available funding to allow us to make a significant investment in the park, making it more accessible, educational, and enjoyable for everyone.
"We're aiming to preserve its heritage while creating new opportunities for visitors to connect with nature and our city's rich history."
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