Liz Matthews

Removal of hedges on the open spaces in Chatsworth Road and repositioning of the boundary fencing in line with the agreed planning permission.

We are thrilled to share the latest update on the construction of the Parish Council’s new Grounds Maintenance Facility. The steel structure, concrete bases and windows are now fully fitted. The next stage is the installation of the 32 UV roof panels, fitting the internal stairs and fitting the kitchen units, along with the plumbing elements for the kitchen and toilets. The next stage will be setting up the electrical points.

As part of the ongoing development, it has become necessary to remove some of the hedges that border the boundary fencing on the open space in Chatsworth Road. This will straighten out the perimeter within the leisure garden site. This step is crucial to ensure there is sufficient space around the boundary of the facility, in line with the agreed planning permission. The Parish Council will be conducting the hedge removal works on Tuesday 1^st October 2024, ready for the contractors to straighten out the boundary fencing.

The hedges in question are being removed to facilitate the construction process and to comply with safety and planning requirements, however, we will be planting new hedgerows along this boundary fence once the project has been completed.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and support as we continue to develop this important facility. The new Grounds Maintenance Facility will greatly enhance our ability to maintain and improve public spaces, ensuring they remain safe, clean, and enjoyable for all residents.

A site map of the proposed minimal changes is shown below. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Alternatively, you can follow along on the journey by visiting our parish website https://haydonwick.gov.uk/gmf-project/

Our Parks & Open Spaces Team has been hard at work keeping our community beautiful!

Here’s what we’ve been up to:

🚗 Oberon Lane

• Car park area tidied up
• Overgrown hedges trimmed

🌿 Grass Cutting

• Currently in Queen Elizabeth, Thursday Street, Friday Street
• Moving to Oakhurst early next week

✂️ Hedge Cutting

• Tractor and side arm hire extended for 3 months (Sept-Nov)
• Seasonal workers’ contracts extended
• Continuous cycle maintenance – next up, Abbey Meads areas to be revisited

🛝 Parks & Projects

• Repairs made to White Eagle Play Area unit
• Graffiti removed at Heaton Close Play Area

🚨 Need to report a maintenance issue? 📧 Email: tidyup@haydonwick.gov.uk 📞 Call: 01793 722446

To review the maintenance schedules visit the website https://haydonwick.gov.uk/maintenance-schedule/