Appendix 5 Stakeholder Which additional GI types/benefits should be provided? Importance of footpath/bridleway network Consultations Summary of stakeholder workshops (24th-26th September ’12) Other matters discussed: Accessibility of GI Each workshop was held during the afternoon with a different Awareness of GI Stakeholder consultation was a key component of the brief and provided stakeholder focus. A list of the workshops is outlined below: Facilities supporting GI sites useful information in terms of existing GI initiatives within the area and a better understanding of key socio-economic and environmental 24th Sept. – Council Officers & Statutory Bodies (38 attendees) GI within the urban area priorities. The stakeholder consultation for the Burnley GI Strategy was 25th Sept. – Developers & Registered Social Landlords (22 attendees) undertaken in four ways: 26th Sept. – Residents & local interest groups (23 attendees) In addition, some of the other comments recorded were for GI within the urban area: Firstly, a project steering group provided TEP with a briefing at the Each workshop followed the same format – there was an introduction to outset of the commission and then feedback in terms of the emerging GI as a concept, the description of a case study (local to the northwest What GI contributes to prosperity? strategy at a number of progress meetings. The project steering group region) that demonstrated the embedding of GI principles within a • lot of discussion round private gardens enhancing Burnley, included representation from public sector bodies and environmental housing-led development and then the application of GI principles to bringing in better paid workers and their jobs. Discussed restructuring agencies with a range of local and strategic interests. The list of Burnley. terraced areas by demolishing one row of terraces to make room for organisations is outlined below: gardens for the remaining terraces. Attendees were arranged in groups of up to 10 people, with a facilitator • Greenways but need enhancing for visual amenity and Burnley Borough Council (representation from planning, green and large scale maps and post-it notes. (The facilitator notes to guide biodiversity, create better sense of well-being spaces, GIS, biodiversity, Chief Executive’s office (Citizens Panel)) the group discussion are attached to this appendix). Attendees were first Lancashire County Council asked to consider GI within the urban area using the following questions. What GI contributes to improved well-being? Natural England • Golf courses, Forest of Burnley (flood attenuation as well as Lancashire Wildlife Trust Which 3 GI benefits are performing best in Burnley ? aesthetics) Which GI benefits are currently performing least well ? • Currently deliver health and well-being, recreation, tourism, Which additional GI types/benefits should be provided ? economic prosperity Secondly, focussed stakeholder interviews were facilitated by TEP to better understand how GI is currently performing, including existing The broad findings from the 3 workshops were as follows: Area not contributing to improved health standards is open/ green initiatives on the ground. The following personnel were interviewed: Which 3 GI benefits are performing best in Burnley? space around the hospital – very poor and needs enhancing as good Tourism, Health & wellbeing, Recreation, Supporting wildlife green space with visual amenity and wildlife been shown to contribute Keith Wilson – Forest of Burnley to improved recovery times in patients Dave Anderson – Biodiversity Officer (Burnley Borough Council) Which GI benefits are currently performing least well? John Lamb – (Lancashire Wildlife Trust) Flood risk, green travel routes, economic growth & prosperity, Places air/noise pollution • Hill views a unique selling point for Burnley • Better green access routes Thirdly, a GI focussed stakeholder workshop was held (24th-26th Which additional GI types/benefits should be provided? • More street trees September ’12) as part of Burnley Borough Council’s Local Plan Street trees, allotments, private gardens consultation. Officers and Members attended from Lancashire County Industrial Estates – amenity spaces and derelict land can be improved to Council, Burnley Borough Council, Pendle Borough Council, Ribble Valley Attendees were then asked to consider GI within the countryside using benefit labour productivity, health and well-being of the work force Borough Council, Rossendale Borough Council and Calderdale Borough the following questions. Council. There was also attendance from other statutory bodies and a Which 3 GI benefits are performing best in Burnley? Cultural tourism – Green spaces such as Townley Park – huge benefits range of parish councils, environmental and community organisations, Which GI benefits/types are currently performing least well? for health and well-being, recreation, but need better access developers and registered social landlords. A summary of the findings Which additional GI types/benefits should be provided? (particularly for disabled), improved education (interactive methods), from the workshop is outlined below. An outline of the workshop awareness and interpretation. Giving permission for children (and facilitator notes are located at the end of this appendix. The broad findings from the 3 workshops were as follows: adults!) to run and play on the grass. Which 3 GI benefits are performing best in Burnley? Fourthly, a presentation and discussion was held during November ‘12 Tourism, health & wellbeing, recreation When older areas are redeveloped – must create valuable greenspace with the Burnley Local Plan Officer Group that meets to steer the bringing wildlife into city, having an educational benefit (developing production of Burnley’s Local Plan. Members who attended the Which GI benefits/types are currently performing least well? intrinsic connection and understanding of nature) and with better September workshop were invited to this session. Flood risk management interpretation to make more of what the GI is doing. Appendix 5 Stakeholder Consultations Green belt, needs better protection and better defined needs with Allotments are revenue neutral Need small stepping stones of nature through the city – very important respect to agricultural vs conservation land. for wildlife itself and also people, children and their well-being, CEMETERY connection with nature. Spiritual benefit Moorland setting of the town – most places have a view …. Green travel routes performing least well – need more signposting and Residents are never more than 1 mile from countryside GREEN ROUTES better two way links between city and countryside/ parks. Articulate destinations better – reason for walking Padiham, Brun Valley Greenways etc Better signpost to the Burnley Way Transport Attractive environment GI within the countryside Additional notes taken by facilitators – 24.09.12 Exercise Recreation The additional comments below focus on GI in the countryside. WORKSHOP 1: GI URBAN Connectivity/social (Undersold benefit) What types of GI contribute to Prosperity in the Burnley Countryside? GROUP A More benefits if: • Pennine Bridleway (east of Burnely); Cloudbridge Reservoir Better signage needed (south of Burnely); Hagwood (north of Padiham – more of a local WATERCOURSES Promotion for all destination) Calder, Brun, LL Canal In work places and education Relaxation Promote off route • Pennine Bridleway delivers: tourism, recreation, health and well- Productivity Via press/to visitors being, economic prosperity (from cafes, pubs, B&Bs), wildlife. Canal – heritage, tourism Open up more green routes Improvements achieved by better access (provision of all-terrain Active recreation make circular links wheelchairs), awareness, signposting, links from Burnley and other Green travel routes Identify missing links visitor attractions, better facilities (activity centre/s like Grizedale set- Development -Attractive for employers up) and interpretation. More potential for flood alleviation from tree FORMAL PARKS planting on lower slopes. More benefits if: Visitor destination Access – more sections, more users (all not motorised), more routes Recreational • Cloudbridge Reservoir – delivers recreation (boating), health and Development embracing watercourses Add value to property well-being, wildlife. Improvements by improving public access (the More development opportunities including value sailing club is private) along with better facilities, awareness and SEMI NATURAL WOODLAND interpretation AMENITY GREEN SPACE Diversity/interest Value not seen by developers Attractive environment • Hagwood delivers: – wildlife, climate amelioration, floodrisk Reinstate open space requirement in new developments More appealing for residential development alleviation. Lovely countryside area close to north Padiham which could be local destination for those wanting to get into countryside. Improve Create ‘play streets’ STREET TREES access, interpretation, awareness. Maybe link in with Gawthorpe Hall. Shared space on new housing developments Property value uplift Pennine Bridleway brings prosperity, tourism, health and well-being. Private developments DERELICT LAND Could link up with Brun Valley, better links with town Landscape requirements in new housing developments habitat value Singing Ringing Tree – lots of outside visitors but visit this site then Community orchards Top 3 Performing GI types leave. Need to encourage them to stay and spend their money in Instead