Holywells Park, Ipswich Management and Maintenance Plan 2013-2023 January 2013 Foreword ............................................................................................................................................ 5 1.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6 1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 6 1.2. Aims of the MMP ............................................................................................................. 6 1.3. Holywells Park ................................................................................................................. 6 1.4. Site Description ............................................................................................................... 7 1.5. Ipswich’s parks ............................................................................................................... 7 1.6. History of the Park .......................................................................................................... 8 1.7. Restoration Project ........................................................................................................ 9 1.8. Other Documents .......................................................................................................... 12 2.0 Character areas ..................................................................................................................... 13 3.0 Where are we now? .............................................................................................................. 22 3.1. Overview ......................................................................................................................... 22 3.2. Policy Context ............................................................................................................... 22 4.0 Where do we want to get to? .............................................................................................. 26 4.1. Assets, Visions and Objectives ................................................................................ 26 4.2. Assessment and Analysis .......................................................................................... 40 5.0 How will we get there? ......................................................................................................... 41 5.1. Work Plans ..................................................................................................................... 41 5.2. Finance and Resources .............................................................................................. 41 5.3. Modern Apprenticeship Scheme .............................................................................. 41 5.4. Volunteers ...................................................................................................................... 41 6.0 How will we know when we have arrived? ..................................................................... 43 6.1. Monitor and Review ..................................................................................................... 43 7.0 A Welcoming Place ............................................................................................................... 44 7.1. Announcing the Park ................................................................................................... 44 7.2. Access – Physical......................................................................................................... 44 7.3. Access – Social ............................................................................................................. 44 8.0 Healthy, Safe and Secure .................................................................................................... 46 8.1. Health and Well-Being ................................................................................................. 46 8.2. Security in the Park ...................................................................................................... 46 8.3. Towards a Safer Park ................................................................................................... 46 8.4. Health and Safety Policies .......................................................................................... 46 8.5. First Aid ........................................................................................................................... 47 8.6. Control of Dogs ............................................................................................................. 47 8.7. Play and Safety .............................................................................................................. 47 8.8. Severe Weather ............................................................................................................. 47 9.0 Well Maintained and Clean ................................................................................................. 48 9.1. Litter, Graffiti and Waste Management.................................................................... 48 9.2. Grounds Maintenance ................................................................................................. 48 9.3. Building Maintenance .................................................................................................. 48 9.4. Infrastructure and Other Facilities ........................................................................... 48 9.5. Equipment Maintenance – Staff ................................................................................ 49 9.6. Equipment Maintenance – Public ............................................................................. 49 10.0 Sustainability .......................................................................................................................... 50 10.1. Environmental Management ...................................................................................... 50 10.2. Pesticides ....................................................................................................................... 50 10.3. Materials .......................................................................................................................... 50 10.4. Resource Conservation and Waste ......................................................................... 50 10.5. Recycling ........................................................................................................................ 50 10.6. Reduction in single use plastics ............................................................................... 51 10.7. Horticultural and Arboriculture Management ........................................................ 51 10.8. Pollution Reduction ..................................................................................................... 51 10.9. Water Efficiency ............................................................................................................ 51 10.10. Energy Efficiency ....................................................................................................... 52 10.11. Air Quality .................................................................................................................... 52 10.12. Low Emission Machinery and Alternative Fuels................................................ 52 11.0 Conservation and Heritage ................................................................................................. 53 11.1. Natural Conservation Value of the Park – Wildlife, Habitats and Biodiversity53 11.2. Wildlife Management Plan .......................................................................................... 53 11.3. Current Designations ................................................................................................... 53 11.4. Natural Landscape Character .................................................................................... 54 11.5. Cultural Landscapes - Archaeology ........................................................................ 56 11.6. Art in the Park ................................................................................................................ 58 12.0 Community Involvement ..................................................................................................... 59 12.1. Patterns of Use .............................................................................................................. 59 12.2. Community Involvement ............................................................................................. 59 12.3. Facilities .......................................................................................................................... 59 12.4. Children’s Play .............................................................................................................. 59 12.5. Educational Facilities .................................................................................................. 60 12.6. Electronic Educational package ............................................................................... 60 12.7. Open4all .......................................................................................................................... 60 13.0 Marketing ................................................................................................................................. 61 13.1. Information