BOROUGH OF BROXBOURNE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE PLAN

Cheshunt Park 2021 EM121010 CONTENTS

Section 1: Introduction and vision 4

Section 2: The existing park and golf course 5 2.1 Brief history 6 2.2 Audit information 6 2.3 Operational overview 6 2.4 Planning context 7 2.5 Significance of the park 7

Section 3: Management and structure 8 3.1 Staffing levels 9 3.2 Staff roles/duties 9 3.3 Consultation between staff and stakeholders 9

Section 4: Maintenance regimes 10 4.1 Maintenance operations 11

Section 5: Vision and objectives 13 5.1 Welcoming place 14 5.2 Healthy, safe and secure 14 5.3 Clean and well maintained 14 5.4 Environmental Management 15 5.5 Biodiversity, Landscape and Heritage 15 5.6 Community involvement 15 5.7 Marketing and Communication 15 5.8 Management 15

Section 6: Management action plans 2021 16 Cheshunt Park action plan year 4 map 17 6.1 Welcoming place 18 6.2 Healthy, safe and secure 19 6.3 Clean and well maintained 20 6.4 Environmental Management 21 6.5 Biodiversity, Landscape and Heritage 22 6.6 Community involvement 22 6.7 Marketing and Communication 23 6.8 Management 23

Section 7: Reviewing the Management Plan 24

Section 8: Appendices 25 Broxbourne policy of peat usage 26 Pesticide usage 2020 - Cheshunt Park Golf Centre 28 Cheshunt Park Marketing Plan 2020 37 Friends Group meeting minutes 42 Action Plan 2020 44 Cheshunt Park year 4 map 50 Broxbourne Borough Council: The Control of Dogs 51 ParkHerts Management Plan 53 Green Flag Award 2020 58 Operational Playground Inspections - Cheshunt Park Play Area 59 Risk Assessment Cheshunt Park 60 BEST Risk Assessment - Coronavirus 66

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Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 3 1 INTRODUCTION VISION This plan is a comprehensive account of all present and The Council’s vision for Cheshunt Park is to involve future management issues for the whole park. the local people in the continuing development of attractiveness, accessibility, appreciation and quality The Management Plan aims to ensure that the of Cheshunt Park; to remove cultural barriers to the improvements and sustainability of the park takes place enjoyment of the park and to act as a responsible and in a well organised and structured manner and that all effective steward for future generations. investment resources are managed in a way that achieves the vision of the park along with its associated benefits. The park welcomes all, encouraging active involvement in the widest diversity of activities.

1. Introduction and vision 2. The existing park and golf course 3. Management and structure 4. Maintenance regimes 5. Vision and objectives 6. Management Action Plan 7. Review

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THE EXISTING PARK AND GOLF COURSE

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 5 This section summarises audit information for the park to 2.3 Operational overview define the existing park structure. Security – The park is an open park and not subject to set opening/closing times. 2.1 Brief history Security issues have periodically been of some concern in The park originated in the late 17th century as the private the park in relation to vandalism and general anti-social estate of Richard Cromwell, Protector of the Commonwealth behaviour issues. This is being monitored through the following his father Oliver’s death in 1659. The site remained Council’s partnership meetings, local safety forums with the that of a country house and grounds throughout the 18th police, anti-social behaviour and nuisance monitors and other and 19th centuries. One of the ornamental lodges remains agencies. The Council, in partnership with Lee Valley Regional a Grade 2 Gold Star listed building. In 1968 the site was Park, has engaged a private security company (Parkguard) to bought by the then Cheshunt Urban District Council who patrol key sites, of which Cheshunt Park is one. opened the site to the public and invited Hawtry and Sons Reception and Ranger staff carry out patrols of both the Golf to design a parkland golf course. The course was opened Course and Country Park. There is CCTV operating in the car in September 1975 by the then Mayor and his team, who park and centre which helps prevent and deter theft and other played the first round. Since opening, the course has hosted security issues. a number of prestigious events including the first 2-day PRO AM in the South East. The course has also been the learning The additional presence of a tenant on-site above the Centre centre for many youngsters in the area who have gone on contributes to the monitoring and minimising of anti-social to become professionals. In 2001 the park was visited by behaviour. Channel Four’s Time Team programme, who featured the excavation of parts of Ermine Street, a Roman road which ran through the site on its journey from London to York. Public Space Protection Order Control of Dogs Between 2007 and 2009 various improvement works were In 2017 the Borough of Broxbourne adopted the Public Space carried out via Heritage Lottery funding, which included a new Protection Order for the Control of Dogs. This requires owners easy access trail, interpretation material, pond restoration, of dogs to clear any faeces up, and in specific locations creation of bat hibernacula, orchid and hedgerow restoration including fenced play areas, dogs are banned (see appendix and the introduction of grazing by natural cattle breeds. In on page 46). 2014, a significant upgrade to the golf practice facilities was Bagged dog waste can be disposed of in any litter or dog carried out by the construction of a floodlit driving range. waste bin in the Borough

2.2 Audit information Maintenance and management operations: Topography: Cheshunt Park is currently maintained by Gavin Jones Ltd. Cheshunt Park is approximately 232 acres in size. The park The Golf Course staff are employed by the Council’s in-house is bounded to the east by the New River and Brookfield leisure provider, Broxbourne Leisure Management Services Retail Park and to the south by St Paul’s Primary School. The Organisation (BLMSO) Rosedale estate is to the west and Cheshunt Park Farm to the • The majority of the park is managed along ‘strong’ north. conservation lines with large areas managed as ‘hay crop’ which is cut and collected annually or grazed Key buildings and structures: by rare breed cattle Listed buildings • In keeping with managing a golf course, some areas have to be intensely managed, however, significant areas of the The Lodge, Park Lane – 17th century timber frame thatched course are managed along similar conservation lines to cottage, converted in the early 19th century to picturesque the country park lodge in cottage orne style (private ownership). • In total, of the 94 hectares, approximately 40 per cent Cheshunt Park Golf Centre House – Early 17th century timber receive one or less cuts per annum framed double range with two gable ends. Cement rendered, old tile roof (private ownership). • Hedge cutting is predominately on a three-year rotation basis to encourage bird habitats for the area. Important buildings Contractors’ Barn – This period building is likely to date Public use of the Park: from early 19th century and although not listed still retains Cheshunt Park is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven significant character. days a week and is well used by the local residents, visitors Golf Centre – The centre was opened in September 1995 and and customers. provides toilets, changing areas, reception area and bar and The park is popular among all ages. Formal use includes the catering area. The facility adjoins a flat which constitutes an Golf Centre and teaching facilities. Informal activities include on-site security residence. casual football/basketball, walking, jogging, dog walking and

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 6 playing in the playground as well as other passive recreation follows (site reference numbers in brackets): (sunbathing, relaxing). The Golf Centre is a popular venue • Cheshunt Park Farm Meadow (80/005) not just for the golf and park users, but also for numerous functions including birthdays and weddings. • Cheshunt Park Grassland and Pond (80/070) • Cheshunt Park Fields (80/071) 2.4 Planning context • Cheshunt Lane Meadows (81/010) Cheshunt Park Part V of Policy NEB2: Wildlife Sites states: The Broxbourne Local Plan 2018 - 2033 contains a number V. Development on, or which negatively affects, a Local of policies relating to Cheshunt Park. These include Wildlife Site or Local Nature Reserve, as shown on the Policies Map, will not be permitted unless: Policy CH5: Cheshunt Park - Cheshunt Park will continue to be protected for leisure and compatible uses. (a) local development needs significantly outweigh the nature Any intensification of leisure activities within the Park will conservation value of the site; and be required to respect the parkland landscape and strike (b) the development provides appropriate avoidance or an appropriate balance between informal and formal mitigation, and as a last resort compensation measures to recreational use. offset any detriment to the nature conservation interest on the Policy CS2: Countryside Protection and Enhancement site. - Cheshunt Park, Cheshunt Common, Wormley Wood, Wormleybury Brook and the Turnford Brook will be protected and enhanced with a balanced approach to public access Areas of Archaeological Interest: and wildlife protection and enhancement. There are thirty four areas of archaeological interest across the Borough. These are locally designated areas which hold, or potentially may hold, evidence of past human Other Planning Policies and Designations activity worthy of expert investigation at some point. Heritage assets with archaeological interest are the primary source of evidence about the substance and evolution of places, and Metropolitan Green Belt (MGB): of the people and cultures that made them. Part of one of Cheshunt Park is covered by the Metropolitan Green Belt these areas with known Roman remains extends into the park. (MGB). The construction of new building within the Green Belt Policy HE1: General Strategy for the Historic Environment is generally considered to be inappropriate. Exceptions to this states that the Council will seek to ensure that development are set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). not only avoids harm, but also improves the setting of As per Policy GB1: Green Belt, the Council will consider Broxbourne’s historic environment, and better reveals the applications within the Green Belt in line with the provisions of significance of heritage assets. Proposals must have regard to the National Planning Policy Framework. the Broxbourne Historic Environment Strategy Supplementary Planning Document, once adopted. Policy HE2: Development affecting the Historic Environment states that proposals Open Space: affecting heritage assets or their settings should conserve or enhance the historic environment, and will be determined in Cheshunt Park is designated as a Borough Level Park in accordance with relevant national planning policy relating to Appendix A of the Broxbourne Local Plan 2018-2033. Policy the historic environment, along with other relevant policies in ORC2: Loss of Open Space, Leisure, Sport and Recreational the Plan. Facilities states that the park will be will be protected from development unless the following criteria are met: (a) an assessment has been undertaken, which clearly shows 2.5 Significance of the Park the open space, facility, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements; and Cheshunt Park is a community park and is used extensively by residents who do not have access to large private gardens. (b) the development is for alternative sports and recreational Socially the park is a meeting place for all ages in an provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss; or environment which is aesthetically pleasing and removed from (c) the loss resulting from the proposed development would be the increasing urban character of the surrounding area. replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity Since 2011 the park has been delivering a Higher Level and quality in a suitable location. Environmental Stewardship Scheme, primarily on grassland and hedgerow works.

Wildlife Designations: In 2013, the Council’s largest skate park facility was completed, complementing other youth facilities on the site Local Wildlife Sites are identified by the Hertfordshire Local including a floodlit multi-use games area. Wildlife Sites Partnership, coordinated by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) are considered to be of significance for wildlife in at least a district context. Cheshunt Park contains four Local Wildlife Sites as

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 7 3 MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 8 This section describes the manner in which the management 3.2 Staff roles/duties of the park is accomplished. Defined as follows: • The organisation of responsibility Main Grounds Maintenance duties: • The role and manner of consultation with stakeholders Gavin Jones, Grounds Maintenance Staff and between the various factions of the park Playground safety inspections: management (maintenance, events). Gavin Jones Grounds Maintenance staff. Borough of Broxbourne client officers 3.1 Staffing levels Community liaison: Golf Centre Manager, Green Spaces Manager, Parks The following staff are responsible for managing and Manager, and the Friends of Cheshunt Park. maintaining Cheshunt Park Events community involvement Golf Centre Manager, Green Spaces Manager, Events Co- ordinator, and the Friends of Cheshunt Park One Golf Centre Manager Educational programme One Team Leader No formal educational programme at present Four Operations Officers Tree inspections/tree works Arboricultural Officer, Fletchers Trees Ltd One Administration and Finance Officer Site security One Course Manager Ranger, Reception staff, Facilities Assistant, Parkguard One Deputy Manager One Assistant Greenkeeper 3.3 Consultation between staff and stakeholders Two Greenkeepers There is an active Friends of Cheshunt Park group that meets One Golf Professional with the Green Spaces section to oversee the implementation One Green Spaces Manager of the management plan. One Green Spaces Officer On a day-to-day basis, the Friends of Cheshunt Park report any issues or problems with the staff on site.

Cheshunt Park Management Flow Diagram

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Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 9 Wednesday Volunteers hedge laying 8 January 2020 4 MAINTENANCE REGIMES

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 10 This section of the plan is conjunction with the maps, provide an outline of the operations needed to maintain the various landscape types found in the park. All operations are carried out to the standard set out in the Grounds Maintenance Specification.

4.1 Maintenance operations

Current maintenance operations at Cheshunt Park are summarised as follows:

Golf greens Box mow, aeration, scarify, top dressing, irrigate, fertilise, pesticide application. Golf tees Box mow, aeration, scarify, top dressing, fertilise, pesticide application, irrigate, more tee markers. Golf fairways Grass cut, aerate, pesticide application. Semi rough/ Grass cut, pesticide application. rough Main areas Grass cut, hedge cutting, litter control, play area maintenance, shrub bed maintenance. Meadows Hay cut/collect, grazing litter control, cut grass paths hedge cutting.

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 11 Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 12 5 VISION AND OBJECTIVES

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 13 The Cheshunt Park five-year Management and Maintenance 5.2.4 To ensure that all risk assessments are current and kept Plan seeks to set out a structured framework for the overall up to date. management of the park. 5.2.5 To have procedures in place to deal with vandalism as The following key points show how the vision relates to critical promptly as possible. Carry out repairs and to remove aspects of the park and its use. Each priority is started with a offensive graffiti as soon as possible. highlighted main aim, followed by objectives as to how this should be achieved. 5.3 Clean and well maintained 1. A welcoming place 2. Healthy, safe and secure Green Flag criteria 3. Clean and well maintained • Litter and waste management 4. Environmental management • Horticultural maintenance • Arboricultural maintenance 5. Biodiversity, landscape and heritage • Building, walls and infrastructure maintenance 6. Community involvement • Equipment maintenance 7. Marketing and communication 8. Management Aim: To improve the management and maintenance standards within the park. 5.1 Welcoming place Objectives: 5.3.1 To maintain park facilities to a high standard. Green Flag criteria 5.3.2 To maintain park landscaping to a high standard, to • Welcome include standard grass mowing to a maximum height • Good and safe access of 50mm; maintain paths; clean out compost area/ • Signage depot; collect litter and dog waste. • Equal access for all 5.3.3 To maintain play area equipment and carry out Aim: To ensure the park is a place for the community to meet, necessary repairs. socialise, exercise, educate, play and value. 5.3.4 To maintain the Golf Course grass regimes to ensure Objectives: that the course is fair, enjoyable and attracts repeat 5.1.1 To further develop facilities of the site including usage. Where possible and appropriate extend signage, practice facilities, path network. conservation approach. 5.1.2 Agree the management plan and consult with all 5.3.5 Create grass margins between all amenity grassland parties and semi natural features such as boundary hedges and ponds. Mow grass pathways 2m wide. 5.1.3 Identify funding options for future improvements 5.3.6 Identify areas of non-native invasive species such as 5.1.4 To promote health benefits at the site. Japanese Knotweed/Giant Hogweed/Sycamore and 5.1.5 Raise the profile of the site; ensure opening hours are continue eradication programme. clearly displayed. 5.3.7 Cut and collect or graze all meadows marked as conservation grassland. Cut 50% of the buffer margins 5.2 Healthy, safe and secure adjacent to hedgerows or ponds to an agreed plan. Green Flag criteria 5.3.8 Coppice the sections of the tree belt beside Candlestick Lane referring to the rotational coppicing • Appropriate provision of quality facilities and activities plan and look to extend to rest of park. • Safe equipment and facilities • Personal security 5.3.9 Woodland management in Roundcroft Wood – • Control of dogs/dog fouling sycamore control. Cutting removing and stump treatment. Aim: To improve health and safety measures in the park to ensure a safe and comforting experience for visitors and staff. Objectives: 5.2.1 To improve security of the park for park users by ensuring Friends, Parks Manager and Parkguard carry out regular patrols at vulnerable times. 5.2.2 To improve essential facilities and availability of emergency equipment. 5.2.3 To ensure park facilities and features are safe: inspect play features, buildings, trees, pest control, record damage; record repair, check electrics.

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 14 5.4 Environmental Management 5.6 Community Involvement Green Flag criteria Green Flag criteria • Managing environmental impact • Community involvement in management and • Waste minimisation development • Chemical use • Appropriate provision for community • Peat use Aim: To fully involve and utilise the local community and other • Climate change adaption strategies users to gain support for the Management Plan. Aim: To reduce the park’s carbon footprint, improve its Objectives: biodiversity and wastage of natural resources. 5.6.1 To have annual meetings with the Friends of Cheshunt Objectives: Park assist and facilitate their development. 5.4.1 To create and conserve wildlife habitats; tree works; 5.6.2 To involve users and local community in taking weed and maintain young trees. action to address crime issues to comply with Crime 5.4.2 To improve resource management of the park- Prevention and Community Safety Strategies. Volunteers to carry out suitable tasks within park. 5.6.3 To identify events/activities to engage with local 5.4.3 To ensure new planting on the site is regularly ‘topped schools/young people and the community. up’ with mulch to reduce weed growth and aid 5.6.4 Maximise opportunities for volunteer activity in the establishment park. 5.4.4 To minimise pesticide usage. 5.4.5 To ensure all organic material is re-used as compost, 5.7 Marketing and Communication feed/bedding or mulch. Green Flag criteria 5.4.6 To ensure that vehicles are fuel efficient and maintained to a high standard. • Marketing and promotion 5.4.7 Noise generated by vehicles and machinery should be • Appropriate information channels kept to a minimum. • Appropriate educational and interpretational information 5.4.8 Where appropriate leave standing deadwood and logs to provide wood piles. Aims: To fully promote the services and events at Cheshunt 5.4.9 Maximise use of bore hole. Park to users/non-users, using all forms of appropriate media. Objectives: 5.5 Biodiversity, Landscape and Heritage 5.7.1 To improve the quality of information and interpretation. Green Flag criteria 5.7.2 To ensure the Council’s website is regularly updated. • Management of natural features • Conservation of landscape features 5.7.3 To provide a suitable number and range of activities of • Conservation of buildings and structures. local importance and benefits to the local community. Aim: To maintain the historic character of the landscape and buildings within contemporary uses and issues. 5.8. Management Objectives: Green Flag criteria 5.5.1 To exploit the park’s full potential as a site of historic • Implementation of Management Plan interest. Aim: To continually improve the management of Cheshunt 5.5.2 To maintain all historic features of hard and soft Park. landscape and buildings in accordance with historic character and to monitor their condition. Objectives: 5.5.3 Monitor/survey flora/ fauna on the site, including 5.8.1 To seek the highest standards of management, birds, bats, Great Crested Newts and wild flowers. regularly review and update the Management Plan. 5.8.2 To monitor and manage service delivery by preferred contractors and deal effectively with any issues. 5.8.3 To ensure high levels of communications between management and users: volunteer coordinator to meet with ‘Friends Group’ and formal notes of meetings to be posted on website. 5.8.4 To explore opportunities for obtaining external funding to assist in the establishment and development of the park.

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Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 17 Progress to date Progress Ensure opening hours are displayed, not just for golf course, but park users to use facilities. Continue volunteer walks programme, park play areas and general use of site and volunteer opportunities. has Fitness and Regiment Junior Parkrun regular programmes. Consult key parties including GJ, GCM Consult key parties including GJ, using website and posters. and FoG Ongoing improvement programme of golf course and country park. Comments Existing revenue budget Funding bid with Funding HLF for greater interpretation Existing Revenue Existing Revenue Budget Capital Programme 2020/21 Environmental Stewardship scheme (ESS) Resource GCM GSM GSM GSM GSO GSM Responsibility AYR All year round (AYR) Winter Winter 2021 Spring 2021 Winter Winter 2021 Timescale Raise the profile of site; ensure opening Raise hours are clearly displayed. To promote health benefits at the site. To Identify funding options for future improvements. Agree the management plan and consult with all parties. To further develop facilities of the site To including signage, practice facilities, path network. Action 5.1.5 5.1.4 5.1.3 5.1.2 6.1 WELCOMING PLACE WELCOMING 6.1 Vision and objectives 5.1.1 ACTION PLAN 2021ACTION GJ - Gavin Jones; MO Marketing Officer Friends Group; GSM - Green Spaces Manager; GSO-GreenKey: FoG - Spaces Officer; GCM - Golf Course Manager;

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 18 Progress to date Progress Ensure quick response to any offensive vandalism/graffiti. Ensure risk assessments are complete and up to date. Areas inspected on a regular basis and monitoring sheets produced. Ensure all fire hydrants are in place and regularly checked. Regular patrols taking place. Parkguard patrols taking place. Parkguard Regular numbers widely circulated. Comments Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource

GCM GSM GJ Volunteers GCM GSM GJ Volunteers GCM GSM GJ GCM FoG Parkguard GCM Responsibility AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR Timescale To have procedures in place to deal with To vandalism as promptly possible. Carry out repairs and to remove offensive graffiti as soon as possible. To ensure that all risk assessments are current To and kept up to date. To ensure park facilities and features are safe: To inspect play features, buildings, trees, pest check control, record damage; repair, electrics. To improve essential facilities and availability To of emergency equipment. To improve security of the park for To Manager Parks users by ensuring Friends, carry out regular patrols at and Parkguard vulnerable times. Action 5.2.5 5.2.4 5.2.3 5.2.2 6.2 HEALTHY, SAFE AND SECURE 6.2 HEALTHY, Vision and objectives 5.2.1

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 19 Progress to date Progress Volunteers continue scrub management; Volunteers yearly work by Fletchers clearing sycamores from area. Continue programme of coppice work along Candlestick Lane. Ensure all hay/ grazing areas are cut/ collected or grazed. Monitor location for Japanese Knotweed/Giant Hogweed infestation and apply herbicide. Monitor standards. Monitor standards. Monitor standards as well periodic routine inspections. Monitor standards. Monitor standards. Comments Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource Volunteers Fletchers GSM GJ Fletchers Volunteers GSM GJ GSM GJ GSM GJ GSM GJ GCM GSM GJ GSM GJ GSM GJ Responsibility Winter Winter 2021 Winter Winter 2021 Summer / Autumn 2021 Spring/ Summer 2021 AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR Timescale Woodland management in Roundcroft Wood Wood management in Roundcroft Woodland – sycamore control. Cutting removing and stump treatment. Coppice the sections of tree belt beside referring to the rotational Candlestick Lane coppicing plan and look to extend rest of park. Cut and collect or graze all meadows marked as conservation grassland. Cut 50% of the buffer margins adjacent to hedgerows or ponds to an agreed plan. Identify areas of non-native invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed/Giant Hogweed/ Sycamore and continue eradication programme. Create grass margins between all amenity grassland and semi natural features such as boundary hedges and ponds. Mow grass pathways 2m wide. To maintain the Golf Course grass regimes to To enjoyable and ensure that the course is fair, attracts repeat usage. Where possible and appropriate extend conservation approach. To maintain play area equipment and carry To out necessary repairs. To maintain park landscaping to a high To standard, to include standard grass mowing a maximum height of 50mm; maintain paths; collect litter clean out compost area/depot; and dog waste. To maintain park facilities to a high standard. maintain park facilities to a high standard. To Action 5.3.9 5.3.8 5.3.7 5.3.6 5.3.5 5.3.4 5.3.3 5.3.2 6.3 CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED Vision and objectives 5.3.1

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 20 Progress to date Progress Log piles used wherever possible. Log GJ generally uses only modern equipment under 3 years old. GJ monitors usage/ efficiency of equipment. Generally only use new equipment under 3 years old. Compost facilities on site. Majority of site is hay cut; majority of grass clippings collected are spread on site near to location i.e. greens/ trees. Pesticide usage is monitored and kept Pesticide to a minimum. Main usage is on golf course. Ensure newly planted areas are topped up with mulch. Identify tasks/ projects for FoG/Volunteer Identify tasks/ projects for FoG/Volunteer particularly linked to ESS project. activity, Ensure areas are managed to guidelines of Management Plan. Identify tasks/ projects for FoG/Volunteer particularly linked to ESS project. activity, Ensure newly planted areas are topped up with mulch. Comments Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource

GSM GJ Fletchers FoG Volunteers GJ GJ GJ GJ FG Volunteers GJ GSM FoG Volunteers GSM GJ FoG Responsibility Summer 2021 AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR Timescale Maximise use of bore hole. Where appropriate leave standing deadwood and logs to provide wood piles. Noise generated by vehicles and machinery should be kept to a minimum. To ensure that vehicles are fuel efficient and To maintained to a high standard. To ensure all organic material is re-used as To feed/bedding or mulch. compost, To minimise pesticide usage. To To ensure new planting on the site is regularly To with mulch to reduce weed ‘topped up’ growth and aid establishment. To improve resource management of the park- improve resource management of the park- To to carry out suitable tasks within Volunteers park. To create and conserve wildlife habitats; tree To works; weed and maintain young trees. Action 5.4.9 5.4.8 5.4.7 5.4.6 5.4.5 5.4.4 5.4.3 5.4.2 6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL Vision and objectives 5.4.1

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 21 Progress to date Progress to date Progress Monitoring taking place by FoG; working Monitoring taking place by FoG; to management plan and ESS improve semi-natural grassland. to maximise volunteer activity, Look particularly to ESS. Ongoing maintenance of buildings/ landscape. Ensure suitable contact details for emergency services and maintenance issues are well publicised. CPO non-emergency number. 0845 3300 222 07974 696931 Parkguard Panels in place and leaflet available on Panels site and web. Regular Comments Comments Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource Resource

GSM FoG Volunteers GSM FoG GSM GSM Community GSM GSM GSO FoG Responsibility Responsibility AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR Autumn 2021 Timescale Timescale Maximise opportunities for volunteer activity in the park. Monitor/survey flora/ fauna on the site, Monitor/survey including birds, bats, Great Crested Newts and wild flowers. identify events/ activities to engage To with local schools/young people and the community. To maintain all historic features of hard and To soft landscape and buildings in accordance with historic character and to monitor their condition. involve users and local community in To taking action to address crime issues and Community comply with Crime Prevention Safety Strategies. To exploit the park’s full potential as a site of exploit the park’s To historic interest. of have annual meetings with the Friends To to assist and facilitate their Cheshunt Park development. Action Action 5.6.4 5.5.3 5.6.3 5.5.2 5.6.2 LANDSCAPE AND H ERITAGE 6.5 BIODIVERSITY, Vision and objectives 5.5.1 6.6 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Vision and objectives 5.6.1

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 22 Progress to date Progress to date Progress Bid for external funding to HLF scheduled with focus on roman era. winter, Current event programme on website. coordinator Volunteer Annual meeting. meets regularly with FoG. Information of course and park on website. monitoring of performance; Regular regular meetings to resolve any issues. Service area to be market tested over the summer. Review current leaflets, etc. Review Management Plan is a working document. Current year plan is displayed on site. Comments Comments Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource Resource GSM GSM MO GCM GSM FoG GSM MO GSM GCM GSM GCO MO GSM Responsibility Responsibility AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR Winter 2021 Timescale Timescale To explore opportunities for obtaining external To funding to assist in the establishment and development of the park. To provide a suitable number and range of To activities of local importance and benefits to the local community. ensure high levels of communications To between management and users: volunteer and Group’ coordinator to meet with ‘Friends formal notes of meetings to be posted on website. To ensure the Council’s website is regularly ensure the Council’s To updated. monitor and manage service delivery by To preferred contractors and deal effectively with any issues. To improve the quality of information and To interpretation. seek the highest standards of management, To regularly review and update the Management Plan. Action Action 5.8.4 5.6.3 5.8.3 5.6.2 5.8.2 6.7 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION Vision and objectives 5.6.1 6.8 MANAGEMENT Vision and objectives 5.8.1

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 23 7 REVIEWING THE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Although the Plan can be continually reviewed, it is probably more valid to allow some time for the management to achieve its goals, some of which will take a few years to accomplish in full. However, there may be changes in demands for some of the facilities within the Park, changes in resources available, in management structures and in the operations and nature of the organisations using or influencing the management of the Park which necessitate a change in certain aspects of the plan. As in the production of this plan, the review will be based on good, current baseline information, objective analysis of that information, and on consultation with a wide cross section of the people working in and using the park.

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 24 8 APPENDICES

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 25 Broxbourne policy of peat usage Government target The current DEFRA target is to phase out the use of peat Purpose by 2020, particularly by domestic customers who use To formulise and approve the current practice of minimising approximately 70 per cent of the peat produced. the use of peat.

Next steps Background The Council has already taken steps to reduce its peat usage Lowland peat bogs are one of our most important habitats, by not using it as a soil improver or mulch. Further reductions maintaining many rare and unusual plants and animal have been made by using peat-free bedding plant stock, as species. Nearly all UK lowland bogs have been destroyed or well as peat-reduced compost for nursery stock. damaged and less than six per cent of natural bogs remain. This approach should continue until suppliers are able to Peat builds up naturally in a living bog. Plants living on the offer peat-free compost for nursery stock to an acceptable surface do not rot when they die because the ground is standard. waterlogged. They form peat. Bogs carry on growing for When this is actioned, the Council will be totally peat-free. thousands of years and are home to rare insects and birds. To extract peat, the bog is drained and stripped of vegetation. The records of our history, of past climates, animals, plants Broxbourne policy on pesticide and our ancestors are destroyed. Most peat mined in Britain comes from nationally important bogs (Sites of Special Purpose Scientific Interest - SSSIs). To approve the current practice of pesticide usage.

Peat usage Background In the industry, peat is used in three main ways; as a soil Pesticides have been developed primarily for their ability to improver, mulch or growing media. act on living tissue. Through sophisticated development they Soil improvers – Peat traditionally has been added to the soil are able to target their effects on a limited range of plants to improve its texture and structure. and animals. Increasing concern about the hazards that pesticides present to humans and the environment has led to Alternatives available are garden compost, leaf mould and the introduction of legislation designed to control the type of other organic waste, which are cheaper and more effective. chemical available, the sale and supply, storage, application The Council has not used peat as a soil improver for several methods, and disposal of pesticides. This is controlled years. primarily under The Food and Environmental Protection Act Mulch – is a layer of material placed on top of the soil to 1985 (FEPA), Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (COPR) suppress weeds, conserve moisture and act as an insulator. and the Health & Safety at Work Act. Peat is a poor mulch, tending to dry out and blow away. For more than 20 years, the Council has been using bark mulch/ chip on its beds/borders. Definition of pesticides Growing media – Peat is still used to propagate plants, Under The Food and Environmental Protection Act 1985 particularly container grown stock i.e. bedding plants, shrubs, (FEPA), a pesticide is any substance, preparation or organism etc. The number of peat-free/peat-reduced suppliers is prepared or used, among other uses, to: protect plants increasing. or wood or other plant products from harmful organisms: regulate the growth of plants; give protection against At the present time, all the Council’s seasonal bedding plants harmful creatures; or render such creatures harmless. The (approx. 18,000) are grown in peat-free compost. term ‘pesticides’ therefore has a very broad definition that The majority of nursery stock suppliers (shrubs, roses, trees) embraces herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides, still tend to use peat in the compost; however the quantity soil-sterilants, wood preservatives and surface biocides among used in the mix has been reduced by 20 to 40 per cent others. depending on the plant species grown as there are still quality A pest is defined as any organism harmful to plants, wood or thresholds that totally peat-free stock have generally failed to plant products, any undesired plant or harmful creature. match.

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 26 Legistation • Personal protective equipment is tested, maintained and replaced as required, on a regular basis In Great Britain the storage, supply, advertisement, sale and use of pesticides is regulated by: • All chemicals are applied in accordance to the label requirements • The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (as amended) (COPR) • All staff involved in chemical application are trained to the required certification i.e. NPTC PA-1, PA-6A, PA – 2 • The Pesticides (Maximum Levels in Crops, Food and and PA – 6AW Feeding Stuffs) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999 (as amended) • Areas to be treated are secured from public access, or information notices are posted during application • In Scotland by The Pesticides (Maximum Levels in Crops, periods, or active ingredients are such that no precautions Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Regulations 2000, are necessary and commonly referred to as the MRL Regulations • Staff undergo regular refresher courses as required • Similar legislation exists in Northern Ireland. This legislation implements Part III of The Food and • COSHH assessments are undertaken for all chemicals, Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA). with only those proving to cause the least hazard to the user and environment being used. Regular reviews of In addition, further regulations: COSHH assessments are carried out and stock changed • The Plant Protection Products Regulations 1995 (as as required amended) • All chemicals are stored in bunded structures that are • The Plant Protection Products (Basic Conditions) secure, fire resistant and designed to stop chemical Regulations 1997 (PPPR). leakage The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Act 2002 • Stock records are kept on site with these stores (COSHH) requires that exposure to substances hazardous • Chemical containers are disposed of through an to health is either prevented or, where this is not reasonably approved contractor or as designated by legislation practical, adequately controlled. • Pesticide applications are recorded and kept at the New River Trading Estate/Cheshunt Park for reference and public information. Legal implications • It is illegal to use a pesticide unless ministerial consent has Ground maintenance operations pesticide usage been given for the intended activity, and that the relevant policy conditions of consent are complied with. Consent is only Whenever practical the use of pesticides will be minimised given: and alternative solutions sought. Within parks, gardens and • If all reasonable precautions are taken to protect open spaces there is a continual reduction in the use of human health, creatures, plants, the environment and pesticides. This has been achieved by: pollution • Using the principles of Integrated Pest Management. • That no unapproved mixtures or adjuvant are used Prevention > Cultural > Bio-Control > Chemical Control • That formal training of users is required. • Carrying out environmental risk assessments to determine • Pesticides can only be purchased through approved and the best method of pest control, only using chemical certificated suppliers applications as a last resort • Pesticides must be stored in a structure designed for that • Using site generated and/or locally chipped compostable purpose, and controlled by a certificated store person material as shrub border mulch • Pesticides for Agricultural and Amenity Horticulture • By not using residual herbicides can only be applied by a person with a certificate of • Challenging traditional working practices and introducing competence (NPTC) new practices that minimise the need to apply pesticides • Pesticides must be disposed of in a manner that will not or herbicides damage human health or the environment. • Replacing plants, shrubs and grass mixes with cultivars that are less susceptible to pests and diseases How ground manintenance operations implement this • Improved staff training in order to inform and prevent into working practice poor practice • Only Ministerial - approved chemicals are used • Linking chemical control to council plans and strategies. • All application equipment is tested, maintained and replaced as required, on a regular basis

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 27 Spot apply 6x apps (150ml – 8 Litres water) Spot Apply 2 x apps (x 20 litres per ha.) 2 x apps (x 25kg per ha.) 2x apps (12.5kg/ha) 1.5 x apps at 5 litres per ha. 1.5 Once - Depitox 2 litres & 1 litre per ha. (13 ha.) Prompt 6 x apps (x 15ml per 8 litres) Spot Apply 2 x apps Spot treat 6 x apps - various Once Spot treat Spot treat Spot treat Frequency of application Frequency 750ml 900ml 138.15 litres 750ml 40 litres 50 litres 25 kg 7.5 litres 7.5 26 litres and 13 litres 900ml 100.425 litres 750ml 10 litres 675 ml 89 kg 110.875 litres 1.8kg 150 ml 1.925 litres 1.925 107 kg Total amount Total applied p.a. Selective weed killer Total weed killer Total Selective weed killer Selective weed killer Total weed killer Total Selective weed killer Selective weed killer Total weed killer Total Turf Hardener Turf Selective weed killer Selective weed killer Total weed killer Total Turf hardener Turf Purpose Greens Greens Greens Greens/Tees Hard Areas Fairways Greens Tees and some green Tees banks Hard areas Greens Tees and tee banks, green Tees shoulders Hard areas, flower beds Greens Greens Hard areas, flower beds Hard areas, flower beds Greens, bunker banks Target area Target Clopyralid, 2 4-DMCPA 19% Ferrous Sulphate – solid structure 19% Ferrous Glyphosate Clopyralid, 2,4-D, MCPA Clopyralid, 2,4-D, MCPA, Mecoprop, Dicamba Mecoprop, MCPA, Glyphosate Clopyralid, 2,4-D, MCPA Clopyralid, 2,4-D, MCPA, Mecoprop, Dicamba Mecoprop, MCPA, Glyphosate 19% Ferrous Sulphate 19% Ferrous 1.5% w/w carfrentrazone-ethyl 60% w/w 1.5% mecprop-P 103.6 g/l Triclopyr and 93 g/l 2,4-D 103.6 g/l Triclopyr Glyphosate 19% Ferrous Sulphate 19% Ferrous Active ingredients Vitax Lawn Clear Vitax Lawn Go Green Plus Iron Ferramol-20-iron Total 2018 20 Ferremol Roundup Pro Biactive 360 Depitox and Prompt clear Vitax Lawn T2 Green Total 2017 Round-up Pro Vitax Lawn clear Vitax Lawn T2 Green Roundup Pro Biactive 360 Pro Roundup Total 2016 Iron Soluble Turf Jewel Genoxone Roundup – Pro Biactive 360 – Pro Roundup 2015 - 20 Ferremol Trade name Trade PESTICIDES USAGE 2020 – CHESHUNT PARK GOLF CENTRE 2020 – CHESHUNT PARK PESTICIDES USAGE HERBICIDES

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 28 Spot apply 1x app (3l/ha) 1x app (1l/ha) 3x apps (20l/ha) 1x app 6x apps (150ml – 8 Litres water) Spot apply 1x app (3l/ha) 1x app (1l/ha) 6x app (30l/ha) 1x app (20l/ha) Frequency of application Frequency 6x apps (20l/ha) 1x app (3l/ha) 1x app (1l/ha) 6x apps (150ml – 8 Litres water) 750ml 40.5 litres 13.5 litres 60 litres 18kg 900ml 750ml 40.5 litres 13.5 litres 180 litres 20 litres 200.65 Total amount Total applied p.a. 120 litres 40.5 litres 13.5 litres 900ml 133.65 255.65 Selective weed killer Total weed killer Total Selective Weed killer Purpose Killer Weed Total Fairways/semi rough Fairways/semi rough Fairways/semi Greens Greens/tees Greens Rough Fairways/Semi Rough Fairways/Semi Greens Tees Greens rough Fairways/semi rough Fairways/semi Hard areas Greens Target area Target Hard areas 600 g/l (46.3% w/w) mecoprop-p 84 g/l (6.5% w/w) w/w) diethanolamine 2,4-D (40.1% 500 g/l salt Sulphur free complexed liquid iron with potassium Sulphate – solid structure 19% Ferrous Clopyralid, 2 4-DMCPA 600 g/l (46.3% w/w) mecoprop-p 84 g/l (6.5% w/w) 500 g/l 2,4-D (40.1% w/w) diethanolamine salt Sulphur free complexed liquid iron with potassium 600 g/l (46.3% w/w) mecoprop-p 84 g/l (6.5% w/w) w/w) diethanolamine 2,4-D (40.1% 500 g/l salt Glyphosate Clopyralid, 2 4-DMCPA Active ingredients Glyphosate Prompt Depitox Go Green Plus 20 Ferremol Total Vitax Lawn Clear Vitax Lawn Prompt Depitox Seamac Proturf Elevate Fe Total Go Green Plus Prompt Depitox Total 2019 Biactive Roundup Pro Clear Vitax Lawn Trade name Trade 2020 Biactive Pro Roundup Comments: 2020 comments – More iron was used this year due to change in chemical plan. HERBICIDES

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 29 Once Once Once Once Once Once Once Once Once Once Once 2 x apps (x litres) Once Once Once Frequency of application Frequency Once 3 x apps (x20 litres) 3 litres 1 litre 2.5 litres 15.5 litres 20 litres 22 litres 3 litres 3 litres 3 litres 2 litres 3 litres 36 litres 3 litres 8 litres 9 litres 4 litres 3 litres 1 litre (half rate) 1 litre Total amount Total applied p.a. 20 litres 60 litres per ha. 60 litres Fusarium Fusarium Anthracnose Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Fusari-um/ Anthracnose Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Purpose Fusarium Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Target area Target Greens Azoxystrobin Iprodione Difenoconazole / Fludioxonil Prochloraz, Tebuconizole Prochloraz, Difenoconazole / Fludioxonil 125 g/l Fludiozonil Ichlorothalonil / Ipropiconazale Ifludioxonil Prochloraz, Tebuconizole Prochloraz, / Ifludioxonil Azoxystrobin / Propiconazale Prochloraz, Tebuconizole Prochloraz, / Trifloxystrobin Tebuconazale Iprodione Active ingredients Dualitis Heritage Maxx Total Total Medallion TL Banner Maxx Headway Chipco Green Total 2019 Instrata Elite Total 2016 Teb Pro Instrata Elite Medallion TL Instrata Pro Teb Pro Headway 2015 Astute Dedicate Total 2018 Rayzor Trade name Trade 2017 Chipco Green FUNGICIDES

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 30 Once Once Twice Once Frequency of application Frequency Once to greens and tees – 4 litres per ha. Once to fairways (50 litres 13 ha.) Frequency of application Frequency Once Once fairways 2 x apps (x c4 litres) Fairways 50 litres, Greens 2x apps Fairways 1 litre 1 litre 3 litres 3 litres Total amount Total applied p.a. 58 Litres 58 litres (4 litres per ha.) 140 litres 140 litres 260 litres 260 litres 160 litres Total amount Total applied p.a. 120 litres 60.64 litres 68.6 litres 7.98 litres 7.98 56.67 litres 1.33 litres 1.33 58 litres Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Fusarium Purpose Stop worms Stop worms Purpose Stop Worms Stop worms Stop worms Stop worms Stop worms Greens Greens Greens Greens Target area Target Greens, tees and fairways Greens, tees and fairways Greens, tees and fairways Target area Target Tees and fairways Tees Greens, tees, fairways Greens, tees, fairways Greens and fairways Greens Amino Nitrogen / Organic Sulphur Carbendazim Amino Nitrogen / Organic Sulphur Active ingredients Amino Nitrogen/Organic Sulphur Carbendazim Carbendazim Carbendazim Carbendazim Azoxystrobin Difenoconazole / Fludioxonil Active ingredients Dedicate again used 5 fungicides this year as part of our disease management plan Comments: 2020 comments – We Medallion TL Dualitis Total 2018 Clearcast 2020 Instrata Elite Total 2019 Clearcast Trade name Trade 2017 Ringer Total 2020 Outcast Total Comments: 2020 comments – A change of product meant a reduction in chemical output this year Trade name Trade 2015 Caste-Off Ringer Total 2016 Ringer Caste-off Total WORM SUPPRESSANT FUNGICIDES

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 31 Frequency of application Frequency 3x apps In a mixture, as and when 2x apps In a mixture, as and when Once In a mixture, as and when Once Once Once 2x apps 2x apps 3x apps Once 3x apps Once Once Once Total amount Total applied p.a. 420 litres 45 litres 20 litres 165 litres 80kg 370 litres 280kg 30 litres (half rate) 610 litres 350kg 120 litres 400kg 1550 litres 300 litres 420 litres 20 litres 350 litres 30kg 100kg 100kg 600 litres Purpose Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Target area Target Greens Greens, tees Greens Greens, tees Greens Greens, tees Greens Greens Greens Greens Tees Greens Greens Greens Greens Tees Tees Active ingredients Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium Nitrogen, Potassium Nitrogen Nitrogen, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium Trade name Trade 2018 Instant 12 – 4 E2 Pro 2015 Microflow CXS 14-0-7 Instant 18 – 0 15 E2 Pro Microflow CXS 6-12-18 – 0 35 Soluble 17.5 E2 Pro Microflow CXS 17-2-5 Marathon All Intrench Potassium 18-0-8.5 Intrench Potassium Round 4 – 3 ICL Greenmaster Cold Start Total 2016 Microflow CXS 16-2-18 Marathon All Round 12 – 4 6 Microflow CXS 17-2-5 Total Total 2017 Microflow CXS 6-2-18 Microflow CXS 14-0-7 Evolution Soluble 46-0-0 Marathon Sport - 7-0-21 Marathon Allround - 12-4-6 Total FERTILIZER

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 32 Frequency of application Frequency of application Frequency 4x apps 1 x app with feed 1x app 3 x apps (x 2kg) with feed 1x app 1x app 1x app 1x app 1x app 1x app 2 x app 1 x app 3 x apps 1 x app 1 x app 1 x app 3 x app Total amount Total applied p.a. amount Total applied p.a. 250 litres 12 litres 30 litres 6 kg 18 litres 40kg 320kg 350kg 350kg 350kg 1590 litres 350kg 350kg 350kg 120 litres 10 litres 20kg 250kg 120 litres 1570 litres Purpose Purpose Feed Unlock soil Feed Unlock soil Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Feed Target area Target area Target Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Tees Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Tees Tees Greens Active ingredients Active ingredients Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Iron Nitrogen, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium and Iron Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium and Magnesium Nitrogen and Potassium Nitrogen Nitrogen Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium Nitrogen, Potassium Trade name Trade name Trade 2019 Instant 12 – 4 E2 Pro 2016 Seavolution Feed E2 Pro Instant 10 – 0 E2 Pro Compact Seaweed E2 Pro Soluble 27 – 7 11 E2 Pro Total Eco 4 – 0 4fe Marathon 5 – 0 27 ICL Coldstart 11 – 5 Marathon All Round 12 – 4 6 Total 2020 6-5-18 + 4 fe 4-3-4 13-3-13 + MgO Protec 10-0-10 Protec Protec 28-0-0 Protec Xtend Soluble 46-0-0 H Cote Mini 22-3-18 Protec 15-0-12 Protec Total Comments: 2020 comments – Change of chemical plan so new products being used FERTILIZER SOIL CONDITIONER

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 33 Frequency of application Frequency of application Frequency Once Once 7x apps (10l/ha) 7x apps (10l/ha) 1x app 2x app 3x app 3x app 4 x apps 5 x apps 7 x apps 4 x apps 4 x apps Total amount Total applied p.a. amount Total applied p.a. 20 litres per ha. 20 litres litres 1.5 litres 1.5 70 litres 70 litres 70 litres 5 litres 40 litres 70 litres 30 litres 70 litres 40 litres 100 litres 140 litres 24kg 40kg 344 litres Purpose Purpose Unlock soil jackets Leather Unlock soil Greens Green up Green up Turf hardener Turf P&D resistance Unlock Soil Target area Target area Target Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Greens Active ingredients Active ingredients Chlorpyrifos Seaweed Seaweed Magnesium Iron Seaweed Trade name Trade name Trade 2017 Seavolution 2015 Cyren Total 2018 Seavolution Total Comments: 2020 comments – No chemicals available. Total 2019 Seavolution Bullet Magnesium Bullet Chelated Iron Bullet Turf Hardener Bullet Turf Bullet Phosphite Total 2020 Ascoflex Turf Hardener Turf Turfite TeMag Mantle Total Comments: 2020 comments – New chemical plan so different products used SOIL CONDITIONER INSECTICIDES

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 34 WETTING AGENT Trade name Active ingredients Target area Purpose Total amount Frequency of application applied p.a. 2015 Aqua-Zorb 45 50% Aqueous liquid, Succinate Greens and tees Retain moisture 40 litres 4 x apps (x 10 litres) Derivative, Block Copolymer Total 40 litres 2016 Aqua-Zorb Big Tablet Solid composition Greens and tees Retain moisture 10kg 4 x apps (x 2.5kg) Total 10 litres 2017 Aqua-Zorb Big Tablet Irrigation tank 10kg per ha. 4 x apps (x 2.5kg) Total 10 litres 2018 Aqua-Zorb 50% Aqueous liquid. Succinate Greens Retain moisture 20 litres 1 x app (20l/ha) Derivative, Blockopolymer Aqua-Zorb Solid composition Greens and tees Retain moisture 7.5 kg 3 x app (2.5kg) Total 27.5 litres 2019 Aqua-zorb Solid composition Greens and tees Retain moisture 2.5kg 2 x app Aqua-Zorb 50% Aqueous liquid. Succinate Greens Retain moisture 20 litres 1 x app (20l/ha) Derivative, Blockopolymer Aqua Rapido Greens Soil penetrant 10 litres 1 x app Terrafirm Greens Soil penetrant 6 litres 1 x app Total 38.5 litres 2020 Aqua Zorb 45 50% Aqueous liquid. Succinate Greens Retain Moisture 20 litres 1 x app (20l/ha) Derivative, Blockopolymer Tricure Greens Retain Moisture 30 litres 3 x app (10l/ha) Terrafirm Greens Soil Penetrant 15 litres 3 x app Dewsmart Greens Dew Supressant 10 litres 1 x app Total 75 litres Comments: 2020comments – New chemical plan so different products used Frequency of application Frequency 5x apps (400ml/ha) 4x apps (400ml/ha) 4 x apps (400ml/ha) Total amount Total applied p.a. 2 litres 2 litres 1.6 litres 1.6 litres 1.6 1.6 litres 1.6 Purpose Growth regulator Growth regulator Growth Regulator Target area Target Greens Greens Greens Active ingredients Trinexapac-ethyl Trinexapac-ethyl Trinexapac-ethyl Trade name Trade 2018 Maxx Primo Total 2019 Maxx Primo Total 2020 Maxx Primo Total Comments: 2020 comments – Same product used and working well GROWTH REGULATOR GROWTH

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 36 CHESHUNT PARK MARKETING PLAN 2021

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 37 Attendance Marketing activity Comment Entry MR LP MR MR Event officer Fitness Squad UK Health Walks Multi-Sport Sessions Junior Parkrun Lark in the Park Event Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Location Weekly Weekly Monthly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly – 6 Weekly week summer holidays Date Cheshunt Park Marketing Plan 2021 Cheshunt Park Events : Increase participation in public events planned 2021 (excluding Golf Competitions) (2020 = 0) to get at least one (2020 = 2). Try group. Maintain the number of volunteer events/opportunities Group/volunteering : Expand or regroup the existing Friends Friends corporate volunteer day in. Membership : Increase membership and usage (see golf club marketing plan, SF), promote park to golfers. Golf Centre publication was produced for 2015, history trail in New Cheshunt Park Publications/print : No new publications planned for 2021. as necessary. 2012. Reprint Cross/Cheshunt Mercury). (News items in 2020 = 0) releases : Aim to get two photo news items into key local titles (Waltham Press Easy for customers to get information about the park, activities and how to get there. Get links from national sites : New Council website went live in July 2019. Website more national Research Increase awareness and link webpage to new online reporting facility. and National Play Day. in the Park and relevant national initiatives such as Lark website. ParksHerts Promote initiatives to piggy-back. biodiversity educational opportunities for and the area grazed in Community Orchard. Investigate land management, Focus on : Maintaining the number of cattle grazing, volunteering opportunities. rare and indigenous breeds. Promote local schools, e.g. Events programme for Cheshunt Park 2020 and target dates for 2021 Events programme for Cheshunt Park restrictions Regular events for 2020 as follows: - postponed due to COVID

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 38 Attendance 19 16 Postponed due to COVID restrictions Postponed due to COVID restrictions Postponed due to COVID restrictions Postponed due to COVID restrictions Postponed due to COVID restrictions Postponed due to COVID restrictions Marketing activity publications Website, publications Website, Website Website Website publications Website, publications Website publications Website Comment Entry Free Free Free Free Free Event officer CD CD CD CD DR MR NH MR Event Group – hedgelaying Volunteers Group – shaping the Volunteers planted trees & shrubs ditch maintenance group – TBC Volunteer group – TBC Volunteer Green Flag Event ParksHerts (Isobel Hospice Run) Bubble Rush National Play Day Skate events Location Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park & Welwyn Hatfield Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park JANUARY 8 Wednesday 29 Wednesday FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE 3 Wednesday 24 Wednesday JULY 17 Friday Sunday 21 AUGUST TBC TBC SEPTEMBER 2020 Date

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 39 Postponed Postponed due to COVID restrictions Postponed due to COVID restrictions 65 Postponed due to COVID restrictions Postponed due to COVID restrictions Attendance Marketing activity Website publications Website publications Website publications Website Website Website Comment Free Free Free Entry WH DR CD CD MR LP MR MR MR Event officer Junior Open Fireworks Display Coffee Morning Volunteers’ group pond clearance. Volunteer Group & Christmas lunch Volunteers Fitness Squad UK Health Walks Multi-Sport Sessions Junior Parkrun Lark in the Park Nordic Walking Event Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Golf Centre Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Location Weekly Monthly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly – 6 Weekly week summer holidays Weekly Weekly Date NOVEMBER Sunday 8 DECEMBER Thursday 10 2 Wednesday Thursday 24 OCTOBER Saturday 24 Regular events for 2021 as follows: Regular

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 40 Postponed Postponed due to COVID restrictions Attendance Website Website Invite, website Website publications Website Website publications Website Website publications Website Website publications Website Website, publications Website, Website Website Website Website Website, publications Website, Website, publications Website, Marketing activity Comment Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Entry CD CD DR WH MR NH MR DR CD CD CD CD Event officer Volunteers group and Christmas Volunteers lunch Volunteer group pond clearance Volunteer Volunteers’ Coffee Morning Volunteers’ Fireworks display Junior Open Skate events National Play Day Bubble Rush (Isobel Hospice Run) Bubble Rush ParksHerts Green Flag Event ParksHerts Volunteer group – TBC Volunteer Volunteer group – TBC Volunteer Volunteers Group – shaping the Volunteers planted trees & shrubs ditch maintenance Volunteers Group – TBC Volunteers Event Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Golf Centre Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Cheshunt Park Location Tuesday 22 Tuesday Tuesday 1 Tuesday DECEMBER Monday 7 NOVEMBER Sunday 8 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Saturday 24 TBC AUGUST TBC Sunday 30 JULY 9 Friday Wednesday 30 Wednesday FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE 2 Wednesday Wednesday 27 Wednesday JANUARY 6 Wednesday 2021 Target Dates 2021 Target Date

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 41 MINUTES OF FRIENDS OF CHESUNT PARK Held at 11am on Thursday 16 January 2020 at Cheshunt Park Golf Bar Present: JF: Karl Fedorowicz - Chair JS: Jenny Sowter – Volunteer Coordinator (BEST) CC: DR: Dave Renouf – Green Spaces Manager (BEST)

Action 1. Welcome and introduction JS opened the meeting at 11am.

2. Minutes of Last Meeting of 14 November 2019

Matters Arising:

Fallen limbs – KF highlighted locations where limbs have fallen across pathways etc. JS organised for Fletchers to remove when on site Thursday 30 Jan.

Bird boxes – KF reported bird boxes require maintenance and some fronts need replacing. JS organised for Fletchers to clean out bird boxes on Thursday 30 Jan, with guidance from KF / JS.

Amphitheatre cleansing – JS confirmed this will be carried out once ground conditions are suitable in the coming months.

Pond bank erosion – KF highlighted the condition of the bank edge around the far pond. JS confirmed BEST Ltd is in the process of obtaining funding to form a concrete edge to prevent further erosion, but that it is likely to be a longer term goal.

Pond water level –KF highlighted the significant drop in levels in the pond, BEST think that this is a natural occurrence; however, they are seeking funds to rejuvenate the pond using a similar method to other parks.

Easy access path – JS confirmed BEST Ltd is aware of this and that funding is being secured to reinstate the current path and improve the easy access network.

Candlestick lane – KF commented that the Wednesday Volunteers did a great job cutting back the overgrowth in Candlestick Lane and had made a good start on hedge laying. JS confirmed they would return on Wednesday 29 January to continue works.

Metal spikes candlestick lane - JS to arrange removal.

Cattle grazing – KF feels cattle grazing is not carried out in line with advised procedure. BEST informed that they had met with Natural England in 2018 who confirmed that the cattle grazing and JS overall site management is being carried out correctly.

Thistles in big field– KF suggested timing of cut may reduce thistle growth. BEST will consider this.

Ragwort – Difficult to control effectively. BEST would like to refrain from use of chemical control; likely volunteer manual removal best course of action.

Litter picking bin – JS suggested litter picking equipment bin with combination lock for volunteers to use for ad-hoc litter picking. Will reconsider after next volunteer task.

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 42 3 Volunteer task – Decided to hold a volunteer event, allowing time for promotion to encourage new JS people to get involved. Suggested litter picking and some basic pruning, followed by tea/coffee. Date set for Thurs 5 March with time and details TBC. JS to begin organising. KF Archive – KF would like to gather various parts of the Friends group’s Cheshunt Park archive; JS suggested sorting through and organising, scanning in photos for safe keeping. KF to gather archive together. Leaflets – No more Cheshunt park leaflets in Golf Club; KF to try and locate any remaining leaflets, KF / JS JS to get more produced and restock. Facebook – JS suggested facebook page may be useful in keeping the community up to date with JS activities / photos etc. JS to look into creating basic page. Noise – KF informed that various park users have reported loud shotgun sounds from different JS directions around the park, every day from 9am – sunset. JS to check if BEST are aware.

4 Date of next meeting and volunteer work party Friends meeting: 11am Monday 24 February at Cheshunt Park Golf Bar – all welcome All Friends Volunteer work party: 11am Thursday 5 March; meet at Cheshunt Park Golf Bar – all wel- All come Meeting closed at 12pm

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Friends of Cheshunt Park, please contact Jenny Sowter on [email protected], on 07970 832983, or feel free to turn up at any meeting /volunteer work party.

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 43 Progress to date Progress Tender process Tender competed and approved for path / buggy network. and habitat Path improvements scheduled to start in 2020. Winter Action plan discussed and referenced at contract and FOG meetings S106 funding secured to improve access, path and habitat improvements. Events postponed due restrictions to COVID Ongoing however impacted because of restrictions for COVID golf course/centre Ongoing improvement programme of golf course and country park. Comments Consult key parties including GJ, GCM Consult key parties including GJ, using website and posters. and FoG Continue volunteer walks programme, park play areas and general use of site and volunteer opportunities. Regiment has regular programmes. Fitness Ensure opening hours are displayed, not just for golf course, but park users to use facilities. Capital / Programme Environmental Stewardship scheme (ESS) Existing Revenue Existing Revenue Budget Resource Funding bid with Funding HLF for greater interpretation Existing Revenue Existing Revenue Budget GSM Responsibility GSM GSO GSM GSM GCM Winter Winter 2020 Timescale Spring 2020 Winter Winter 2020 All year round (AYR) AYR To further develop facilities of the site To including signage, practice facilities, path network. Action Agree the management plan and consult with all parties. Identify funding options for future improvements. promote health benefits at the site. To Raise the profile of site; ensure opening Raise hours clearly displayed. WELCOMING PLACE 6.1 WELCOMING Vision and objectives 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 ACTION PLAN 2020 ACTION GJ - Gavin Jones; MO Marketing Officerr Friends Group; GSM - Green Spaces Manager; GSO-GreenKey: FoG - Spaces Officer; GCM - Golf Course Manager;

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 44 Progress to date Progress Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Additional measures taken regarding COVID restrictions’ Ongoing Regular patrols taking place. Parkguard patrols taking place. Parkguard Regular numbers widely circulated. Comments Ensure all fire hydrants are in place and regularly checked. Areas inspected on regular basis and monitoring sheets produced. Ensure risk assessments are complete and up to date. Ensure quick response to any offensive vandalism/graffiti. Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget

FoG Parkguard GCM Responsibility GCM GCM GSM GJ GCM GSM GJ Volunteers GCM GSM GJ AYR Timescale AYR AYR AYR AYR To improve security of park for users To Manager and Parks by ensuring Friends, carry out regular patrols at Parkguard vulnerable times. Action To improve essential facilities and availability To of emergency equipment. To ensure park facilities and features are safe: To inspect play features, buildings, trees, pest check control, record damage; repair, electrics. To ensure that all risk assessments are current To and kept up to date. To have procedures in place to deal with To vandalism as promptly possible. Carry out repairs and to remove offensive graffiti as soon as possible. 6.2 HEALTHY, SAFE AND SECURE 6.2 HEALTHY, Vision and objectives 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 45 Consistent standards maintained, performance is recorded at monthly meetings. Progress to date Progress Consistent standards maintained. recorded at monthly Performance meetings. Litter bin empting schedule increased to 3 times per week during lockdown period / Summer period. Routine, operational and independent Routine, Annual inspections completed and repairs are carried out on a risk basis. Consistent standards maintained. is recorded at monthly Performance meetings. As per programme No signs of growth in 2020, will continue to monitor. Grazing carried between July – Hay cut completed October. Postponed due to COVID restrictions due to COVID Postponed As above Monitor standards. Comments Monitor standards. Monitor standards as well periodic routine inspections. Monitor standards. Monitor standards. Monitor location for Japanese Knotweed/Giant Hogweed infestation and apply herbicide. Ensure all hay/ grazing areas are cut/ collected or grazed. Continue programme of coppice work along Candlestick Lane. Volunteers continue scrub Volunteers management; yearly work by Fletchers clearing sycamores from area. Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget GSM GJ Responsibility GSM GJ GSM GJ GSM GJ GCM GSM GJ GSM GJ GSM GJ GSM GJ Fletchers Volunteers Volunteers Fletchers AYR Timescale AYR AYR AYR AYR Spring/ Summer 2020 Summer/ Autumn 2020 Winter Winter 2020 Winter Winter 2020 To maintain park facilities to a high standard. maintain park facilities to a high standard. To Action To maintain park landscaping to a high To standard, to include standard grass mowing a maximum height of 50mm; maintain paths; collect litter clean out compost area/depot; and dog waste. To maintain play area equipment and carry To out necessary repairs. To maintain the Golf Course grass regimes to To enjoyable and ensure that the course is fair, attracts repeat usage. Where possible and appropriate extend conservation approach. Create grass margins between all amenity grassland and semi natural features such as boundary hedges and ponds. Mow grass pathways 2m wide. Identify areas of non-native invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed/Giant Hogweed/ Sycamore and continue eradication programme. Cut and collect or graze all meadows marked as conservation grassland. Cut 50% of the buffer margins adjacent to hedgerows or ponds to an agreed plan. Coppice the sections of tree belt beside referring to the rotational Candlestick Lane coppicing plan and look to extend rest of park. Woodland management in Roundcroft Wood Wood management in Roundcroft Woodland – sycamore control. Cutting removing and stump treatment. 6.3 CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED Vision and objectives 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 46 Progress to date Progress Ongoing Mainly postponed due restrictions to COVID Ongoing Ongoing Compost facilities tidied up. Hay cut completed. Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing 24992 M3 has been used since first installed. Ensure areas are managed to guidelines of Management Plan. Comments Identify tasks/ projects for FoG/Volunteer Identify tasks/ projects for FoG/Volunteer particularly linked to ESS project. activity, Ensure newly planted areas are topped up with mulch. Pesticide usage is monitored and kept Pesticide to a minimum. Main usage is on golf course. Compost facilities on site. Majority of site is hay cut; majority of grass clippings collected are spread on site near to location i.e. greens/ tees. GJ monitors usage/ efficiency of equipment. Generally only use new equipment under 3 years old. GJ generally uses only modern equipment under 3 years old. Log piles used wherever possible. Log Existing revenue budget Resource Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget

GSM GJ FoG Responsibility GSM FoG Volunteers FG Volunteers GJ GJ GJ GJ GJ Fletchers FoG Volunteers GSM GJ AYR Timescale AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR Summer 2020 To create and conserve wildlife habitats; tree To works; weed and maintain young trees. Action To improve resource management of the park- improve resource management of the park- To to carry out suitable tasks within Volunteers park. To ensure new planting on the site is regularly To with mulch to reduce weed ‘topped up’ growth and aid establishment. To minimise pesticide usage. To To ensure all organic material is re-used as To feed/bedding or mulch. compost, To ensure that vehicles are fuel efficient and To maintained to a high standard. Noise generated by vehicles and machinery should be kept to a minimum. Where appropriate leave standing deadwood and logs to provide wood piles. Maximise use of bore hole. 6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL Vision and objectives 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 5.4.7 5.4.8 5.4.9

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 47 Progress to date Progress to date Progress Ongoing Meeting took place. Minutes included Ongoing Ongoing due to Postponed restrictions COVID Postponed due to Postponed restrictions COVID due to Postponed restrictions COVID Panels in place and leaflet available on Panels site and web. meeting to take place October. Regular Comments Comments Ongoing maintenance of buildings/ landscape. Ensure suitable contact details for emergency services and maintenance issues are well publicised. CPO non-emergency number. 0845 3300 222 Parkguard 07974 696931 Monitoring taking place by FoG; Monitoring taking place by FoG; working to management plan and ESS to improve semi-natural grassland. to maximise volunteer activity, Look particularly to ESS. Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource Resource Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget

GSM GSM GSO FoG Responsibility Responsibility GSM Community GSM FoG GSM GSM FoG Volunteers AYR Autumn 2020 Timescale Timescale AYR AYR AYR AYR AYR To exploit the park’s full potential as a site of exploit the park’s To historic interest. have annual meetings with the Friends To assist and facilitate their of Cheshunt Park development. Action Action To maintain all historic features of hard and To soft landscape and buildings in accordance with historic character and to monitor their condition. involve users and local community in To taking action to address crime issues and Community comply with Crime Prevention Safety Strategies. Monitor/survey flora/ fauna on the site, Monitor/survey including birds, bats, Great Crested Newts and wild flowers. identify events/ activities to engage To with local schools/young people and the community. Maximise opportunities for volunteer activity in the park. 6.5 BIODIVERSITY, LANDSCAPE AND HERITAGE 6.5 BIODIVERSITY, Vision and objectives 5.5.1 6.6 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Vision and objectives 5.6.1 5.5.2 5.6.2 5.5.3 5.6.3 5.6.4

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 48 Postponed due to COVID due to COVID Postponed restrictions Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Progress to date Progress Progress to date Progress Ongoing Information on course and park is available on Council website and ParksHerts. Ongoing Mainly postponed due to COVID Bid for external funding to HLF scheduled with focus on roman era. winter, Annual meeting. Volunteer coordinator Volunteer Annual meeting. meets regularly with FoG. Regular monitoring of performance; Regular regular meetings to resolve any issues. Service area to be market tested over the summer. Management Plan is a working document. Current year plan is displayed on site. Review current leaflets, etc. Review Information of course and park on website. Current event programme on website. Comments Comments Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Existing revenue budget Resource GSM GSM FoG GSM GCM GSM Responsibility GSM GCM MO GSM MO GSM MO GC Responsibility AYR AYR AYR Winter Winter 2020 Timescale AYR AYR AYR Timescale To explore opportunities for obtaining external To funding to assist in the establishment and development of the park. To ensure high levels of communications To between management and users: volunteer and Group’ coordinator to meet with ‘Friends formal notes of meetings to be posted on website. To monitor and manage service delivery by To preferred contractors and deal effectively with any issues. To seek the highest standards of management, seek the highest standards of management, To regularly review and update the Management Plan. Action To ensure the Council’s website is regularly ensure the Council’s To updated. provide a suitable number and range of To activities of local importance and benefits to the local community. To improve the quality of information and To interpretation. Action 5.8.4 5.8.3 5.8.2 6.8 MANAGEMENT Vision and objectives 5.8.1 5.7.2 5.7.3 6.7 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION Vision and objectives 5.7.1

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Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 50 Broxbourne Borough Council Public space protection order No. 1 of 2017 The control of dogs

1. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Broxbourne Public Spaces Protection Order No. 1 of 2017. 2. The Borough of Broxbourne (the “Council”) makes this Order under its powers of the Anti- Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (“the Act”), being satisfied on reasonable grounds that the activities set out in paragraph 5, in the location described in paragraph 4 of this Order and detailed in the schedule to this Order have had or are likely to have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality, or it is likely that activities will be carried out within that area and have such an effect. The Council is also satisfied that the effect, or likely effect, of the activities is, or is likely to be, of a persistent or continuing nature and that these activities are unreasonable and justify the restrictions imposed by this Order and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purpose of reducing anti-social behaviour in a public place. 3. This Order comes into force at midnight on Tuesday 14 March 2017 for a period of up to three years thereafter, unless extended by further order under the Council’s statutory powers. 4. This Order applies to all land in the Borough of Broxbourne to which the public or any section of the public has access, on payment or otherwise, as or right by virtue of expressed or implied permission. 5. The activities described below are hereby covered as from the date of this Order. (a) The failure to remove dog faeces by a person in charge of the dog from the designated land, (b) Allowing a dog (excluding guide dogs) to be present in the following areas: (i) All fenced children’s playground and areas which are designated and marked for children’s play (ii) All fenced games areas e.g. tennis, ball courts, skate parks (iii) Marked playing pitches, when in use for playing sports Any person in charge of a dog who takes it onto, permits it to enter or remains on the specified land is guilty of an offence. 6. Section 67 of the Act states that it is an offence for a person without reasonable excuse: (a) To do anything that the person is prohibited from doing by a public spaces protection order or, (b) To fail to comply with a requirement to which the person is subject under a public spaces protection order. A person guilty of an offence under section 67 of the Act is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale. A person does not commit an offence under section 67 of the Act by failing to comply with a prohibition or requirement that the local authority did not have power to include in the public spaces protection order.

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 51 A person guilty of an offence under conditions a or b above, under section 67 of the Act is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale, or a fixed penalty notice of £100.

CHALLENGING THE VALIDILTY OF ORDERS An interested person may apply to the High Court to question the validity of this Order and an interested person means an individual who lives in the restricted area or who regularly works in or visits that area. Any such interested person may apply to the High Court within six weeks from the date on which this Order was made on the grounds that the Council did not have the power to make the Order or to include particular prohibitions or requirements imposed by the Order or that a requirement under Chapter 2 of the Act was not complied with in relation to this Order.

SCHEDULE OF RESTRICTED AREAS (a) All public rights of way/footpaths, pavements, flower beds, shrub areas and grass verges adjacent to carriageways. (b) All pedestrianised areas (c) All parks, open spaces and children’s play areas (d) All sports fields (e) All greens, verges flower beds and other open areas on any housing estates in the Borough (f) All town greens (g) All cemeteries (h) All parts of the Lee Valley Regional Park within the Broxbourne Borough Council district (i) All allotments (j) All public car parks LAND DESIGNATED SPECIFICALLY (a) The grounds of the Spotlight, The Spinning Wheel and Lowewood House, Hoddesdon (b) The grounds of Bishops’ College and Emmanuel Lodge, Cheshunt (c) Land open to the public and owned by local trustees for open spaces at: (i) Broxbourne recreation ground, Station Road Broxbourne (ii) Baas Hill, Broxbourne (iii) Cock Lane, Hoddesdon

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16.0 PARKSHERTS – HERTFORDSHIRE PARKS WEB PROJECT

16.1 Background and Challenge

ParksHerts originated from the Hertfordshire Association of Cultural Officers Parks Officers Group (HACO) which recognised that there was a lack of consistent, accessible and good quality online information about the county’s parks and open spaces. This is a particular challenge for a county such as Hertfordshire where park ownership is spread across administrative areas.

Hertfordshire also faces challenges to address the levels of obesity and physical activity within the population. 62.8% of Hertfordshire adults (2013-15) and 36.7% of children in year 6 (2015) were classified as overweight or obese with only 58.7% of adults classed as physically active (2015). (source: Public Health England. 2016. Public Health Outcomes Framework (Online)).

16.2 The Project

ParksHerts provides an innovative solution to these challenges. It’s a mobile-first website application providing a single information point for over a hundred of Hertfordshire’s parks and open spaces from recreation grounds through to woodlands and award winning flagship parks, irrespective of administrative ownership. It provides a way for people to discover and enjoy sites they know and those that they haven’t yet discovered, whilst also supporting people to make outdoor exercise part of their everyday lives.

Funding for the project was secured from Hertfordshire County Council Public Health, all ten Hertfordshire District/Borough Councils and one Parish Council. Support from partners has been both financial and as officer time from communications teams, public health officers and from parks teams who will maintain the information on their own parks into the future. Hertsmere Borough Council led the project on behalf of the partnering authorities through the specification, procurement, design, data entry and training stages and will continue to be the overall administrative contact point.

ParksHerts is a clear demonstration that cross county projects really can and do work and a great tool to encourage greater park use and promote our parks, including Green Flag sites.

To remove barriers to access it is important that the site is as user friendly as possible. To support this, online and face to face consultation was undertaken.

Visit the ParksHerts web application today - www.parksherts.co.uk – and find your perfect park!

You can also like us on Facebook: facebook/ParksHerts, or follow us on twitter: @ParksHerts and Instagram: ParksHerts or email [email protected]

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Key features of the site include:

§ A simple, attractive design with generic appeal that changes with the seasons. § A mobile friendly site which can be used on desktops, tablets and mobile devices reflecting the desire from users to research at home and whilst out and about. § The same basic info on each park (prioritised via user consultation and feedback). § Ability to filter parks by categories – including who is going to the park, what activities you’d like to do and the facilities offered. § Activity routes are marked on the maps ranging from easy access (pushchair and wheelchair friendly) through to running routes, nature trails and orienteering. Step counts are provided for each. § How to find the way in to the park: on foot, via public transport and by car. Exact car park locations are provided with links to google maps. § Ability to promote park events via specific ‘events’ area. § Clickable points of interest. § Ability to focus on what’s important by personalising the points of interest that appear on the map. § I’m in this park button provides a GPS ‘where am I’ location.

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In the first six months since the site was officially launched, there has been: § 6,200 unique users § 8,500 sessions § 30,000 page views § 60% of user’s access through mobile or tablet indicating potential usage whilst in the park. The most popular pages are the parks search page followed by the events page. Visitor numbers can checked and peaks in usage can be linked to particular tweets or promotional activities. Seasonal reports will collect user numbers.

16.4 Promotion and Social Media

The ParksHerts website application was launched to the public at the Hertfordshire Green Flag Award event held at Cassiobury Park, Watford on 21 July 2017. The press release can be found in Appendix 8.

Publicity and promotion of the site is a partnership effort coordinated by communication professionals from the participating councils, using facebook, twitter and Instagram, resident’s magazines, partner websites and newsletters.

Links between the website and participating council’s websites are in place to help drive traffic to the site.

Publicity material available includes roadside banners, posters and branded bags and water bottles. These have been distributed between partners for use in the parks or at events.

Since the launch, a blog feature has been created which is proving to be a useful way to highlight specific parks or activities taking place in the parks which can be promoted.

An advert for site can be found on the 2017/18 bus timetables across the whole of Hertfordshire.

§ 25% found us via search engines § 24% came directly § 40% linked through via social media

Social Media techniques to be used: § On Twitter posts use the daily hashtags e.g. Monday Motivation, Tip Tuesday – this widens the audience considerably. § Tag in more popular twitter users – has led to retweets § Pick up on relevant news stories § Link through to wider, popular events e.g. Health Walks – known events and link directly through to the right page on the site § Use animation, visual representations of the site, linked to the time of year § Use real photos from the Hertfordshire parks

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Three key aims have been identified for 2018 to further develop the web application and ensure that people use and re-use ParksHerts. § ‘Keep going and keep growing’ – site to be kept up-to-date with new data. Additional sites to be added, from existing partners as well as expansion to other parks providers within the county. New opportunities of features within the site are also possible and will be added as appropriate within the budget. § ‘Governance’ – a ‘board’ of key members from the partnership will be formed to take key decision over future developments, costings and ensure continual input from all partners. § ‘Widen usage’ – the coding and design is owned by the ParksHerts partnership. Opportunities exist to for other authorities or partnerships of authorities across the country to ‘purchase’ the coding at a fraction of the original cost. Take up would help to ensure that ParksHerts is fully sustainable but more importantly promote the huge benefits that’s parks offer to people’s everyday lives across the country.

16.6 Oakmere Park on ParksHerts

By using the filters, users are able to find the park that best suits their needs and can sort alphabetically, by popularity or by nearest.

The park can then be selected which opens up an easy to use specific park page with opening times, an interactive map showing points of interest and routes, text information, features, routes and directional information.

Borough of Broxbourne | Management and Maintenance Plan | Cheshunt Park | 2021 56 The site also contains a simple back office administration system for parks managers. This allows any changes to the park to be easily updated but also allows statistics to be collected. These show visitor numbers to the park, equating visitors numbers per hectare (providing comparable ranking to other parks in the district or ‘type’ of park), route completion and the most popular points of interest. It is envisaged that this data will be able to assist future management decisions, particularly with identifying the future needs of points of interest/parks features.

The above stats show that 239 users have visited the site, ranking the park as the 14th most popular, as well as the 7th in Hertsmere and the 5th Flagship. As the data builds up over a longer period of time, day visits and points of interest views will show trends and more accurate usage and enable a wider range of reports to be generated.

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Name of site: Cheshunt Park Managing Organisation: Broxbourne Borough Council

Desk Assessment Feedback (Management Plan and supporting documentation)

Criteria Comments and Broxbourne Action Recommendations Presentation An easy to read document Comments noted. providing the basic details of the park and its working. Healthy, Safe A clear aim here is to Include details of Parkguards Operational / Annual and Secure continue to improve the involvement on the site, when are playground inspection safety and maintain good patrols carried out and number of information now provided. standards. staff provided. Parkgaurd undertake random Include details of inspection regime and responsive visits based on of play equipment. information received from the security partnership. Maintenance of Basic information provided. Include details of the seasonal Maintenance of plant/ equipment, maintenance of equipment used on equipment used by GJ buildings site and inspections of buildings. available for inspection if & landscape requested. Litter, cleanliness, Some basic information is Include a Litter policy and its Copy of site care specification vandalism provided. outcomes. included in appendix. Environmental Good detailing of the Include details of how the green Minimal organic material is Management required management of the waste is being managed. collected on-site as clippings site. Also links provided with from mowing operations are policies. deposited and spread near to cutting location. Bark mulch/ chippings used on planted areas/footpath surfaces. Biodiversity, Well detained aims of Investigate possibility of ecology Comments noted. Landscape and management of the hedge survey via Friends group or external Heritage rows and woodland. specialist group. Community Information provided of Include information of projects To be updated in event Involvement a meeting held with the for the Friends Group and their schedule and marketing plan. Friends Group. Good outcomes. image provided volunteers working. Marketing & Good information provided Investigate use of social media Comments noted Communication of website ParksHerts. sites for promotion of events and ParksHerts information supplied the park. Include samples of any in appendicies. promotion used within the appendix. Overall The document provides Continue to use the document as the management the basis for good overall base for the continued improvement Comments noted management of the site. of the site for the benefit of its users. The aims and objectives have been updated where appropriate. Additional Comments Good base for the efficient management of the site. Continue to investigate sources of funding and income generation to support the plan. Keep up with the good work.

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Operational Playground Inspections CHESHUNT PARK PLAY AREA

Name of Inspector RG Date: 25/02/2020 Time of completion: 12.52

All items should be inspected to ensure compliance to BS EN 1176/7 using risk matrix

Item Comments Risk Further Action Toddler Likelihood Severity Total By Date Vehicle gate 1 1 1 Single gate Spring to be adjusted 2 2 4 Fence 1 1 1 Signs 1 1 1 Litter bins Rusty 2 2 4 General surface 1 1 1 Steel bench 1 1 1 Cleanliness 1 1 1 Multiplay Rotten slat to be replaced & 3 3 9 moss Cradle swings 1 1 1 Elephant spring Wetpour to be added to base 2 2 4 Bike spring 1 1 1 Mini Titan 1 1 1 Junior Nest swing 1 1 1 Stepping pods Wear 2 2 4

Green agility trail 1 1 1 Spinning disc Wear 2 2 4 Chain balance 1 1 1 Balance spring 1 1 1 Flat swings 2 missing safety tiles 2 2 4 Multiplay 1 1 1 Cable runway Surface eroded 2 3 6 Cloxx 1 1 1 Duel 1 1 1 MUGA 1 1 1 Teen shelter Missing roof panel 2 2 4 Picnic bench 1 1 1 Skate Park Erosion on banks 2 2 4

Risk Matrix for Operational Playground Inspections Total Risk 1 - 5 Very Low 6 - 10 Low – Action 3 months 11 - 15 Moderate – Action 2 weeks 16 - 20 High – Action immediately 21 - 25 Very High – Action NOW

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