Slades Farm 5 year Management Plan

Vision

A site that provides a area for sports, cycling and skateboarding in a lovely setting while offering informal activities for children’s play and exercise for people and their pets.

Author: Chris Wynne

Written: Jan 2013

Last reviewed: Dec 2016 Next review: Yearly Jan 1

Contents

1. Site Description & Details

2. Current Management Arrangements

3. Vision

4. Assessment & SWOT Analysis

5. Aims

6. Development Plan

7. Finance & Resources

8. Monitor & Review

9. Management Structure & Contacts

Green Flag Recommendations Feedback

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1. Site Description & Details

Slades Farm Ensbury Avenue BH10 4HG

National Grid Ref: SZ 07423 94272 Area: 14.46 Hectares Local Authority: Bournemouth Borough Council (Unitary)

1.1. Site Description

Located in the Borough of Bournemouth, Slades Farm is situated approximately 2 miles North of and within a few hundred metres of the borough boundary with Poole to west. and Winton West ward has a resident population of around 9,500 with an average age of 40. The area is mainly composed of housing which is a mix of detached houses, bungalows and suburban estate development with a large Conservation Are.

Slades farm is bordered to the south by the Talbot Trust Conservation area (a publicly accessible area of mixed mature woodland) with a St Marks Primary School located within it. This area is run by the Talbot Village Trust. On the opposite north side is an area of 1970’s housing estate. On the west side are the North Bournemouth allotments and the east edge a boundary with Glenmoor girl’s school and Winton arts & Media College (boy’s school).

Slades Farm is characterised by its sports pitches and sporting facilities giving the site a flat open aspect. The main open area of the site is marked out as football pitches and a cricket table. There are two blocks of changing rooms located centrally on site also.

Slades Farm Skate Park

At the north edge of the site is a popular floodlit Skate Park. Adjacent to this is the car park and community centre. The site has a grounds maintenance depot for council staff located next to the play area and Veladrome.

In the area behind the veladrome is a fenced dog exercise/ agility area known as The Doggy Play Patch, provides an 3 Dog exercise area Doggy Play Patch

opportunity for structured exercise and play for dogs, with various obstacles, all of which is in a contained, fenced-off area (dog walkers are also able to use the rest of the site except the cycle track/ skate bowls) then in the area at the rear of this and bordering the is the Community Garden area.

Locations of the facilities can be seen in Figure 1

Football Figure 1 Aerial Plan of Site Showing Park Facilities Pitches, Cricket Square/ Open Space

Skate Park

Changing Rooms Car Park

Play Area Community Centre

Community Garden Project Parks Depot Area 250m Fenced dog Outdoor exercise/agility Cycle Track/ area Velodrome

Facilities = Entrance Point Large Skate Park (concrete bowls & ramps) Floodlit Play area Velodrome/cycle track Community Centre Football Pitches x 6 Cricket Pitch x 1 Changing rooms x2 Parks depot Community garden area Dog Exercise/ agility area

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Policies

The diagram below shows the key strategic and policy structures in relation to all parks and open spaces.

Bournemouth 2026 Corporate Plan

Community Strategy 2012

Local Development Core Strategy 2012

Green Space Strategy Tree Strategy 2012 2007 Draft Service & Council Policies Health & Safety Pesticides Lone working etc.

Playground Strategy 2009

Playing Pitch & Leisure Facilities Strategies 2008 Site Playing Pitch & Management Leisure Facilities Plans Strategies 2008

Nature Conservation

Strategy 2007

1.2. Designations

It is a requirement under Bournemouth Borough Council’s Standing Orders for the Planning Officer to determine any proposal by another directorate for the felling of trees on Council owned land with the exception of emergency works including dangerous trees1. The park is designated as public open space.

1 Except up to six small trees below 7.5cm diameter at 1.5m – this is for the purposes of routine maintenance and site management. 5

1.3. Ownership & Covenenants The space is owned freehold by Bournemouth Borough Council and is appropriated to Parks. There are no known covenants on the land. 1.4. Leases & Concessions

All leases and concessions are subject to annual health and safety risk assessments by the Council, as well as annual fire, annual asbestos and 5 yearly building surveys and 5 yearly electrical wiring checks. Weekly and monthly checks are the responsibility of the lessee. Training and log books can be provided by the Council.

The Bournemouth Cycling Centre LTD is currently negotiating a contract to manage the Bournemouth Cycling Centre facilities. They are made up of members of local cycling groups. Minimum public access/opening hours will specified within the contract for the facilities. The area of the Velodrome is managed by Bournemouth Council under an agreement until 2037 with that own the Bournemouth Cycling Centre land.

The Community Centre is run by the Councils Information, Culture and Communities section.

1.5. Users, Community Involvement & Stakeholders

The site attracts a wide range of users and is popular with people walking dogs and those involved in sport both formally and informally. It is used as a main route for young people accessing the schools adjacent to the site and students going to Bournemouth University which is located nearby. The velodrome and cycling facilities are available for public use through the cycling group as informal turn up and ride (excluding the banked section) when available, or for booked supervised sessions. It is also available for use by clubs and schools. Additionally many competitions are held on the track up to a national standard.

Bournemouth Cycling Centre

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The play area is very popular, especially after school or at weekends and during the holidays and features several unique hand built items including the tree house. The Community Garden started in 2012 and is a project run by volunteers through Transition Bournemouth in a conjunction with the Council to help create a sustainable wildlife friendly community garden, and carry out conservation Community Garden planting activities, in the with volunteers Slades Farm area. Play area tree house Out of the interest in the Gardening project a new fledgling Friends of Slades farm group has recently started to develop which is planning to develop an event to further promote the site and the activities available on the site.

Slades Farm is one of a number of key sports sites in Bournemouth for Football and Cricket. The football pitches are booked for use formally by Teams from the Football League Youth section, the BFA Division1 to Division 4 and also for several cup competitions. The Cricket Square is used by the Evening Cricket league and the Saturday and Sunday League throughout the season.

The Talbot woods located to the south of Slades Farm and are run through the Talbot Village Trust. Also on the edge of the site are the two senior schools and in may areas they work with the Council as do the Trust over operational and developmental matters. The Community Centre is run by a committee of local residents under the control of the Council and runs many activities and provides a venue to many groups and clubs. All Parks staff work with stakeholders and community groups and regular contact is maintained with all stakeholders. All stakeholders have contact details for relevant Council staff with day to day contact usually being the site manager. This sites user groups are currently represented by: Bournemouth Borough Council Parks Department, Bournemouth cycling LTD, The Community Gardens Group, the Friends of Slades Farm, FA and Cricket League, Community Centre, Talbot Village Trust, Winton arts & media college, Glenmoor School.

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1.6. Access, Signage & Interpretation

Slades Farm is accessed from the following locations: - (As shown in Figure 1) i) Through Talbot Woods (2) ii) Columbia Trees Road (1) iii) Alley way from Forsyth Gardens (1) iv) Slade Farm Road (1) v) Ensbury Avenue (2) including 1 vehicle entrance to car park

vi) Footpath/cycle way leading from Boundary Road (1) The site is easily accessible all year round and is not locked. Access for the disabled in wheelchairs through the site is unrestricted as the site is flat and level with surfaced paths accessing most areas. In the car park there is 139 spaces of these 4 are designated for disabled users and 4 are marked for use by the Community Centre. The site has a good system of cycle paths leading around it enabling riders to ride from any entrance to another on a tarmac path. Cycle racks have been provided near the veladrome/cycle track. The site has a prominently located welcome sign which tells users the name of the site, the facilities available and clearly identifies that Bournemouth Council is responsible for the site along with contact details for the Council for further information or to report anything Slade Farm welcome sign relating to the site.

2. Current Management Arrangements

2.1. Health & Safety Full copies of all documentation (including checklists) relating to Health & Safety, Risk Assessments, Maintenance Standards (hard & soft landscape), COSSH are available on request from Housing, Parks & Bereavement Services (example sheets included in the appendix).

2.2. Grounds Maintenance: Day to day park maintenance is carried out by the Council’s in-house Parks Team, part of the Housing, Parks & Bereavement Services Business Unit. Relevant staff structure can be found at Appendix 1.

2.3. Arboriculture All of Bournemouth Council’s trees are looked after by the Arboricultural Section within the Parks Team. All trees are risk assessed with sites being zoned dependant on risk posed to 8

Slades Farm people and property, with this increasing or decreasing on size, age, number, and condition of trees present. All information is held on GIS based Ezytreev tree management system.  Category A – an inspection will take place at least once within a 24 month period.

 Category B - an inspection will take place at least once within a 36 month period.

 Category C - an inspection will take place at least once within a 60 month period.

The Arboricultural section is also supported by voluntary Tree Wardens and by Friends Of groups who report potential hazard.

Slade Farm is in the “Category b” section due to the age and size of the trees with the area next to the Play Area being a “Category A” section due to the specific situation of these trees.

2.4. Hard Landscape Hard landscape is maintained by Bournemouth Parks Team. Hard landscaping is maintained and developed using materials appropriate for the setting, need and access levels. We are moving towards a system of site risk assessment of all main sites (including all Green Flag sites, but not all small or remote sites) this will include hard landscaping features e.g. fencing, footpaths, signs, bins, etc but excluding the areas already covered by assessment/ inspections such as buildings & play areas.

2.5. Play Area & Skate Park Play areas are inspected as recommended by Slades Farm Play Area BSEN 1176, likewise the design, installation and monitoring of the Skate Park is in accordance with BS EN 14974:2006 they include:  Weekly visual inspections to identify obvious hazards resulting from vandalism, usage or weather by trained staff.  Quarterly operational inspections- more detailed to check operation and stability of equipment by in house trained staff.  An external annual inspection to establish overall condition of equipment, surfaces, Slades Farm Skate Park fencing etc

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All inspections are recorded onto Playsafe Asset Management system. Parks staff will also be on site at some areas as a result of other procedures (e.g. litter round) and may identify and report faults. The playground & Skate Park has been risk assessed.

2.6. Buildings From December 2010 facility management of all Borough building assets was externally outsourced to Mouchel. As part of the Borough’s Asset Management Plan Mouchel are responsible for undertaking:  5 yearly building condition surveys  annual desk top updates with Parks Technical Manager (works/deterioration Changing Rooms during year etc)

2.7. Graffiti All graffiti is removed as soon as possible by Parks staff, with the following guidelines:  All obscene graffiti to be removed within 24hrs  Non obscene graffiti to be removed within 7 days If it cannot be removed by Staff an in-house centrally funded graffiti team is called in from the council’s Technical Services section and if still not possible through a contracted specialist. All public reports of graffiti should be passed through ‘ASK Bournemouth’ on 01202 451199.

2.8. Byelaws:

Slades Farm is covered by Byelaws listed within Bournemouth’s 1999 open space byelaws. The park is designated for control of dog fouling under Dog Control Orders under Part 6 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. Bournemouth Dog Control Orders of 2011 require people to pick up after their dog fouls, they must keep their dog under suitable control additionally dogs are banned from the veladrome/cycle track and skate bowls. Copies of both byelaws and dog control orders can be found at. http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Parks/ByelawsAccessandPolicies/Byelawsforourparks andopenspaces.aspx

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2.9. Security: The Council has a late night patrol team that monitors hotspots/ problem areas across the Borough parks and open spaces. Their remit is to promote the responsible use of parks and address inconsiderate behaviour within them and forge links with residents, community groups and enforcement agencies to achieve these ends.

In addition the cycling group facility management of the veladrome during the cycling season. The regular use at weekends by football and evenings in summer by cricket teams, along with use of the community centre means that there is a regular presence on site during working hours and evenings that discourages anti-social behaviour or allows a rapid response to problems if necessary.

2.10. Vehicles, Plant, Machines and Parking

Bournemouth Parks uses a mixed fleet of vehicles, plant and machines powered by electric, diesel and petrol individually chosen to fulfil their purpose within their location with criteria being; area of use, size of material being carried, noise, CO2 emissions and length of time for use.

Slade Farm Car Park There is a free car park with marked disabled bays, there is also additional parking available on the roads surround the site.

2.11. Recycling, Litter and Waste

At present (2012) Bournemouth is in the top quartile of waste recycling within Processing woody waste for use in Biomass England with less than 20% of material boiler at Kings Park Nursery being sent to landfill and this is strongly supported by all Parks and Green space with all dog waste being separated so that all other litter can be machine and hand sorted to reduce tonnage to landfill. All green material is either chipped on site or recycled through local green recycling plant and all large woody waste is chipped to be used in the biomass boiler at our Kings Pk Nursery.

Bins and litter are monitored and cleared at a varied rate throughout the year to ensure that the site is kept in a clean and tidy condition.

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2.12. Energy & Water Conservation: All utility meters are read regularly to identify trends in use and particularly to warn of water leakage from pipes.

2.13. Pesticide Minimisation: Whenever practicable the use of pesticides will be minimised and alternative solutions sought. Within Parks, Gardens and Open spaces there is a continual reduction in the use of pesticides, through the use of site generated and/or locally chipped compostable material as shrub border mulch. To view the Pesticides Policy, go to http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Parks/ByelawsAccessandPolicies/ParksPoliciesandPr ocedures.aspx

2.14. Biodiversity A Phase I Habitat Survey has been undertaken by Bournemouth University at all the Borough’s open space sites. Areas of grass are left uncut to develop into meadow areas at several locations on the site. The community garden permaculture project will further improve the diversity of the site and any new planting will include a variety of wildlife friendly species.

2.15. Resources The site has an Area Parks Officer and 8 parks operatives (based on site), who also cover this and several other parks in the area. In addition to this other staff teams cut grass areas, clear litter and carry out tree works on this site. Large capital expenditure projects are progressed through the management plan and scheduled into relevant future Parks budgets or the Council’s capital programme. Planning agreement contributions are available for relevant improvements to the site.

2.16. Marketing - Site & Event Promotion The site, its facilities and community events are promoted in the following ways: o ‘The Councils’ http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Home.aspx o On site event promotion through a site notices o The Borough’s current Leisure Directory There is scope to develop promotional material for park facilities within the Borough. To promote sites such as this, Parks have a dedicated PR and Volunteer Engagement Officer to promote all our Parks and Gardens and opportunities for volunteers within them. To find out how to book events in the Park please go to http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Events/Events.aspx

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2.17. Issues  Water logging/ wet areas from natural spring  Dog control in play area (not fenced off) a concern for lots of parents  Graffiti  Car parking full (of people parking to go to The University or neighboring facilities)  Flying of model aircraft/drones near/over nearby houses 3. Vision See front cover 4. Assessment & Analysis In the absence of current user survey data the SWOT analysis has been compiled through interviews with parks staff and through conversation with stakeholders Strengths Weaknesses Large scale consultation undertaken & Water logging of areas development plan drawn up Dogs in the play area Active community gardening project group Car park is often full New Friends group Graffiti tags appear in little clusters Very popular skate area from time to time Well used football facilities Litter in skate park Good number of changing facilities Changing rooms are old & look drab Large car park & large site Staff depot located on site Lack of lighting Popular dog training/ agility area Site has experienced anti-social Popular & unique play area behaviour in the evening Opportunities Threats Increase wildlife diversity through new Recent increase in graffiti planting & ensure a good age structure of Council cuts could threaten quality the tree stock Increased use of football areas could Develop sites use for events damage them Develop community garden area & group

5. Aims  Continue the work with the Community Gardening project to further develop the group and the site  To support and encourage the new Friends of Slades Farm group  Plant up new wildlife friendly species  Clear graffiti as soon as it appears (to discourage further additions)  Monitor & control use over areas that could become damaged by over use  Investigate how to ensure car parking is available to site user

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6. Development Plan To meet these aims we are planning to undertake the following:- Action & Compartment Lead Team Due Date Resources Completed Cycle

Routine works Clean hard surfaces & maintain CW P As necessary Ongoing Yes paths, paving and steps in a safe condition. Surfaces to be appropriate for their location and usage. Areas of minor repairs to be carried out within 48 hours wherever possible from reporting. Provide and maintain seats, bollards & litter bins to ensure continuity of style within the Gardens. Paint colour for railings is black. Litter picking CW P Daily Ongoing Yes Empty Litter Bins CW P Daily Ongoing Yes Remove graffiti from site CW P As necessary Ongoing Yes Maintain grass to general amenity TC P As necessary Ongoing yes standard. Where appropriate leave grass to grow with less cuts. Support community involvement CW P Bi Monthly Ongoing work with Gardening project and Friends of Inspect Trees to ensure that the tree NC P Annual Ongoing Yes stock is maintained in a safe & healthy condition for all users

Target ASB / vandalism through EB P On going enforcement and repair damage ASAP

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2013 Specific project works Plant Oak avenue by car park CW P Feb 13 Completed but Yes next year vandalised will plant further next year. Achieve a Green Flag Award for the CW P On going Achieved Site Plant native trees along old hedge CW P Nov 13 Done No line. Thin existing tree plantation/ remove fencing Install notice board CW P Nov 13 Notice board in. No Renovate muddy entrances to dog CW P Mar 13 Done Yes yearly park Install drain by bank of cycle track CW P Feb 13 Done No to stop flooding of path Prune back vegetation round car CW P Oct 13 Complete to park reduce ASB Develop Wildlife pond in Community CW P Nov/Dec 13 Completed with Gdns Bmth Uni Improve access by adjusting fencing MS P Dec 13 No Alternative No by allotments found with addition of new events gate by skate park to be installed by start or 2014 season. 2014 Specific project works Achieve a Green Flag Award for the CW P On going Achieved Site Install 2 new benches & sand and CW P Mar 14 Done 3 installed 2 years treat old ones Continue to plant Oak avenue by car CW P Mar 14 Done and finished park Evaluate & sow meadow area CW P Mar 14 Done Renovate muddy entrances to dog CW P Mar 14 (If required) Done Yes yearly park Install a tool store for Community CW P Over year Agreement 15

Gdns & continue to develop Gdns. reached with Finish off developing a wildlife Pond group re tool store & they are seeking funding. Gdns improved & group have finished pond. Look at possible Play improvements MS P Over 2014 Done inc separation of dogs (Fencing of Play area) Improved security of the site to MS/ P Summer 14 Done prevent unauthorised encampments CW by installing new barriers, earth and rock mounds and drop posts Cut back round Car Park, buildings & CW P Start of 14 Done route to University to improve safety & reduce ASB as agreed with the Police Install new display for noticeboards MS P Nov 14 Done (GS) Repaint goal furniture CW P Nov 14 Done 2 years Rotate football pitch use to cut CW P On going Done down on wear and tear from informal use/over use Achieve a CW P On going Achieved a Silver Southern England In Bloom Award for Award the site Planting of wildlife friendly planting CW P Dec 14 Done working with area along side the allotments, the the Woodlands old field boundary and the disused Trust and Bmth football pitch. Also planted areas University near Cycle track with wildlife friendly species. Develop site interpretation backing CW. LS P Over 2014 Done boards. 2015 Specific project works Achieve a Green Flag Award for the CW P On going Done Site 16

Maintaining of wildlife friendly CW P Dec 15 Done planting areas Rotate football pitch use to cut CW P On going Done down on wear and tear from informal use/over use Achieve a CW P On going Done Southern England In Bloom Award for the site Continue to work with Community CW P On going Done Gdns & develop Gdns. Look to install a tool store there. Thin out tree plantations further CW P Nov 15 Done Explore the options regarding to the CW P On going Done awaiting to future use/provision of Cricket on hear on clubs site decision if to be used next year Sow Meadow area CW P Mar 15 Done Replace waste Bins CW P April 15 Done Prune back vegetation round CW P Nov 15 Done 2 years buildings, route to University & car park to make the site feel more inviting 2016 Specific project works Achieve a Green Flag Award for the CW P On going Yes Site Continue to work with Community CW P On going Yes Gdns & develop Gdns. Prune back vegetation round CW P Nov 16 Yes buildings, route to University & car park. Maintaining of wildlife friendly CW P Dec 16 Yes planting areas Football areas to be used as rugby CW P On going Yes practice areas for a year. Achieve a CW P On going Yes Southern England In Bloom Award for the site Sow Meadow area CW P Mar 16 Yes 17

Benches – sand and treat MS P Nov 16 As needed 2 years Repaint goal furniture CW P Nov 16 Not needed 2 years Continue to explore the feasibility of Parks P Ongoing This continues developing new sports pavilions Examine and develop the running of Parks P Ongoing A new partnership the cycle track to improve the is being developed operation led by BBC Introduce parking regulations to Parks P Ongoing Just about to come prevent all day parking for off site in for New Year activities 2017 2017 Specific project works Achieve a Green Flag Award for the CW P On going Site Maintaining of wildlife friendly CW P Dec 17 planting areas Provide Rugby facilities CW P On going Achieve a CW P On going Southern England In Bloom Award for the site Continue o work with Community CW P On going Gdns & develop Gdns. Continue to explore the feasibility of Parks P Ongoing developing new sports pavilions Look at options for model aircraft CW P Before Summer 2017 flying air improvements to reduce conflict with residents Sow Meadow area CW P Mar 17 Prune back vegetation round CW P Nov 17 2 years buildings, route to University & car park. Other Items to be programmed Develop/ improve the changing CW P rooms Explore possible public toilet MS P provision Seek funding & support work to Youth P improve skate park Servic es & 18

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Graphic Development Plan

Plant & maintain native wildlife friendly planting with the Woodlands Trust

Rotate sports pitch use to share the wear over them Rugby practice to be held in 2015-16

Maintain open safer feel through cutting back vegetation to reduce ASB

Continue to work with volunteer group to develop community Continue to sow garden meadow areas

Thin tree plantations

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Slades Farm Master Plan

Skate/ Teen are a Integrated pa rkin g Reinstate se ction s o f he dg ero w

Im pr ove Ad ve ntu re pitches 1-6 Play

Cycle track

Integrated building Café/changing rooms Return pitch 7 toilets/depot to a me nity space/ Natural area Dog Park/ Nature area

The above master plan was developed after a consultation and Space shaper project was undertaken in 2007 gathering the views of over 700 local people. The main points of which are summarised in the below table.

Short Term/ Simple: Longer Term/Harder: Better landscaping and diversity of plants Demolish/consolidate buildings into central point with More benches all facilities, plus café & decent toilets Address students use of the car park Increase facilities available to include a wider scope Develop Community Garden/Farm than cricket/football Relocate Cornish Gardens Play Area to Slades Farm (1 Cycle track, athletics track, MUGA good destination play area), split teen and children’s Mountain bike/bmx course play Bigger skate park with half pipe, grind rails, boxes, Audit bins and dog bins smaller ramps, circular bowl Start to tackle, vandalism, litter, graffiti and dog Address car parking issues fouling Improve lighting Repair cracks in skate bowl

What people would like to keep: A sense of freedom, being in a green and open area A social space And they like football, cricket, sports, playing, dog walking, Skate Park

The development of the site is based on this feedback with work being developed as the funding becomes available. In the management plan I have only included items that either have funding or are being actively pursued at the current time. While the other aspects of the Master plan remain as a larger framework to work towards.

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7. Finance & Resources

Parks have an annual revenue budget of £3.6m and total expenditure of £5.6m, with £2m of self generated income annually.

Staffing levels and budget resources for the site remain secure at present. Minor works are paid for through annual revenue budgets, whilst major capital expenditure can only be accessed through the Council’s capital programme or successful grant applications. Major works or expenditure predicted through the management plan will be highlighted to managers for integration in future budgets.

8. Monitor & Review

As part of the process of managing the sites a regular green flag group meeting is held to discuss all green flag sites and progress between them. The site champion will visit the site regularly and work with stakeholders to ensure the site continues to develop and meet expected standards.. All staff and community groups have access to the management plans and will be encouraged to make notes throughout the year on when items were completed and any issues that arose. Annual green flag judging feedback sheets are also taken into consideration. Comments from above are fed annually into the issues section of the plan, from which point forward the plan is edited every year. Review dates are shown on the front cover of the document.

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9. Management Structure

BBC LANDSCAPE TEAM BBC PARKS OPERATIONS

Michael Rowland Andy McDonald Parks Manager Parks Manager Operations Development 01202 451695 01202 451632 Head of Grounds Maintenance

Green Flag Champion Chris Wynne

07881 503920 Landscape Team Martyn Sexton Nick Colledge Robert Potter 01202 451636 Technical Manager Arboricultural Manager Greenspace Manager Design & 01202 451636 01202 451682 07771 746033 Improvement Hard landscape & Trees Resources, Machinery playground

Chris Wynne 07881 503920 Area Manager Grounds Supervisor Community Groups BBC Other Eddie Barker Steve Cocorachio Tom Powell Bournemouth Cycle Group/ Veladrome 07974 014710 07917 503232 01202 451742 use etc Senior Patrol Officer Senior skilled grounds Events Team Email: [email protected] Out of hours patrol person Events Info. Website: www.feria-sport.eu

Dog Warden 7 x Parks Operatives Theresa McManus Ensbury Community Centre 01202 451306 Based at Slades Farm Depot Slades Farm Community Garden Project Dogs Fouling & Dangerous Coordinator http://www.bournemouthcommunityce Dogs Transition Bournemouth ntres.co.uk/ensburypark/contact.php http://transitionbournemouth.wordpress Other Authorities .com/slades-farm/ Police Control Room 01202 222222 Safer Neighbourhood Team http://www.dorset.police.uk/Default.a 23 spx?page=810

Appendix Example Risk Assessment

Activity : Strimmers - Operation Reference : SM 28 Risk Assessment Completed by : Rob Allardyce Signature

Date of Assessment : 05 January 2015 Review Date 05 January 2018 Manager Responsible for Action : Rob Allardyce Signature RATI IMPACT Examples Score LIKELIHOOD Timeline Score NG Results in minor injuries; e.g. slight cuts, bruises etc; requires first 25 – 50 year 1 - 2 Low aid; no lost time; damage to property between £10 - £100; minor 1 Unlikely to occur event / 0 – 10% 1 (LO service disruption; isolated service user complaint chance W) Results in injuries e.g. severe cuts, minor fractures etc; requires first 10 - 25 year 3 - 6 Medium aid or medical treatment; lost time under 7 days; damage to property 2 Could Happen event / 10 - 2 (MED between £100-300 40% chance IUM) 8 - Causes disease, serve injuries e.g. major bone fractures etc; requires Likely to happen in 5 – 10 year 12 High medical treatment; lost time under 3 months, damage to property 3 event / 40 – 3 between £300 - £5000 time 80% chance (HIG H) 16 Causes severe disease, loss of limb, major disabling injury or fatality; 1 – 5 year (CRI Extreme requires hospitalisation or medical retirement; lost time exceeds 3 4 Certain to happen event / 80% or 4 months; damage to property over £5,000 more chance TICA L)

Current Risk Level Target Risk Level What measures Details and can be Risk Considerations (i.e. Rating What What precautions have Risk Rating implemented Targ what could trigger the By Likeli (Impac Risks already been taken to Impact Likelihood (Impact x to reduce et Impact No risk? What would be Whom hood t x Exist? control the risk? Likelihood) the risk to Date the consequences? Likelih an Etc) ood) acceptable level? Unlike Description Who is affected? Manual Handling Training in place Unlikely Medium LOW Medium ly to LOW 1 to occur Carrying Operator Operator Training in place occur

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Triggers Harness to be worn 2 1 2 2 1 2 Manual Handling Working Practices Category Consequences All pertinent Literature available Health&Saf Stains & Sprains Regular Rest Periods ety Unlike Description Who is affected? Operator Training in place Unlikely Medium LOW Medium ly to LOW to occur Operator Working Practices occur Starting Triggers All pertinent Literature available 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 Pulling Recoil Start Health & Safety Policy Available Category Consequences Defect Reporting Procedure Health&Saf Strains & Sprains Regular Service & Safety Checks ety Limitations to required Description Who is affected? maintenance. Unlike Unlikely Staff training/experienced Medium LOW Medium ly to LOW to occur Operator staff only. Use of funnels, jugs occur & spouts. Fuel & Oil Operator manual, H&S policy & 3 Triggers other pertinent literature available. 2 1 2 2 1 2 Filling & Spillage PPE & Barrier Cream available. Incident reporting procedure in Category Consequences place. COSHH regulations. Health&Saf Skin complaints. Burns. ety Unlike Description Who is affected? All pertinent Literature available Unlikely Medium LOW Medium ly to LOW to occur Operator Health & Safety Policy Available occur Noise Triggers Operator Training in place 4 2 1 2 2 1 2 Engine Running. Exhaust. PPE Available Category Consequences Regular Rest Periods Health&Saf Impaired Hearing ety 5 Description Who is affected? Operator Training in place Medium Unlikely LOW Medium Unlike LOW 25

to occur ly to Operator All pertinent Literature available Fumes & occur Dust Triggers Health & Safety Policy Available 2 1 2 2 1 2 Exhaust & Dry Conditions PPE Available Working Practices. Regular Category Consequences breaks. Health&Saf Respiratory problems Regular Service & Safety Checks ety HAVs Operator Training in place. awareness Rob Unlike Description Who is affected? Procurement procedures. Defect Unlikely High MEDIUM refresher Allardyce Medium ly to LOW reporting procedures. to occur training occur Operator All pertinent Literature available 6 Vibration Triggers Health & Safety Policy Available 3 1 3 2 1 2 Mechanical vibration Anti vibration mountings Working Practices. Regular Category Consequences breaks. Health&Saf Nerve damage. (HAVS Regular Service & Safety Checks ety etc) Description Who is affected? Operator Training in place Unlike Unlikely Medium LOW Medium ly to LOW Operator All pertinent Literature available to occur Moving & occur Hot Parts Triggers Health & Safety Policy Available 2 1 2 2 1 2 7 Contact with machinery Guards & Fail-safe device in place Category Consequences Working Practices. PPE available Regular Service & Safety Checks & Health&Saf Traps, Lacerations& Defect Reporting Procedure in ety Burns place

Could Description Who is affected? Operator Training in place Could MEDIU Medium MEDIUM Low Happ Happen M en Operator All pertinent Literature available Flying 8 Triggers Health & Safety Policy Available debris 2 2 4 2 2 4 Rotary cutters Guards & Fail-safe device in place Category Consequences Working Practices. PPE available Health&Saf Impact & Eye Injuries Regular Service & Safety Checks ety

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Unlike Description Who is affected? Working practices Medium Unlikely LOW Medium ly to LOW to occur Fire Operator Health & Safety Policy occur Triggers Training 2 1 2 9 2 1 2 Engine running. Exhaust. All pertinent literature available Category Consequences Regular Service & Safety Checks Health & Burns & collateral Extinguishers in vans Safety

Green Flag Recommendations Feedback 2013 Desk Assessment

Criteria Recommendations Response/Feedback

Presentation None

Health, Safety None & Security

Maintenance of None equipment, buildings & landscape Litter, Problem with dogs in play ground Play area not fenced/ cleanliness, monitoring this and exploring vandalism possible options to address this. Environmental None Sustainability

Conservation Phase 1 survey only. Could do more specific Will discuss the benefit of of surveys to tailor management of specific further surveys with the heritage & areas Community Garden group. nature Put up bird and bat boxes Will put up bird and bat boxes. Community Unsure of role and remit of friends of group The new Friends of Group is Involvement still developing but its role is currently to promote the site,

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sports and clubs using it and run/host events at Slades Farm. Marketing Page expired on Council website Web Page updated. Strategy Customer Surveys No Surveys currently planned site has recently had a master plan consulted on as it went through approval process. Overall An update to show progress would be good Management plan updated. management

Field Assessment

Criteria Recommendations Response/Feedback

A Welcoming Signage from Road side, Interp on site, signage Develop site Place to loos and cafe interpretation backing boards, finger posts? Brown roadside directional signs. Healthy, Safe None and Secure

Clean and Fencing of play area Play area not fenced/ Well Maintained Greater delineation of sports pitches to kerb monitoring this and fouling exploring possible options to address this. No plans to delineate sports pitches further as want to maintain open site feel. Sustainability Split bins for rubbish/recycling Waste separated & recycled after collection by hand. No plan to introduce split bins as this has been tried at a nearby site & did not work. Conservation Reinstate old field boundary hedge lines where Have planted hedge row 28

and Heritage possible species along old hedge row. Will maintain.

Community Clarify remit of friends group. On site signage The new Friends of Group Involvement to explain who is doing what is still developing but its role is currently to promote the site, sports and clubs using it and run/host events at Slades Farm. Developing new backing displays for the notice boards which will give further details of groups etc. Marketing Where are events advertised? On site signage Event s are advertised on for Comm garden, velodrome, skate park and site & round the local play area area. Through area forums. Developing site interpretation backing boards for notice boards to show what is on site. Management Ensure it is implementable and usable for the Continue to develop plan workers who will implement it & implement it.

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