A priority for the Peacehaven and Telscombe Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group (NPSG) is protecting and linking up the local public green spaces.
A report is currently being written by the NPSG that will give local parks and grounds official local green park status and protect them from housing and commercial development.
The main areas to be given protected status include:
Centenary Park
Epinay Park
The Oval
The Dell
Howard/Peace Park
Cornwall Avenue Allotments
Shepherds Down
Chatsworth Park
Telscombe Recreation Ground
The Copse
To achieve Local Green Spaces status they need to be demonstrably special. The 5 criteria for assessment are:
Historical
Beauty
Tranquility
Recreational Value
Wildlife
Cathy Gallagher, Chair of the Peacehaven and Telscombe Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, "Green spaces give so much to all ages in terms of play, fun, enjoyment, well-being and happiness. It is vital that these sites are legally protected so that they can be enjoyed for many years to come."
Cathy Gallagher, Chair of Steering Group
Twitter: @TelscombePlan
Email: ptsteergroup@yahoo.co.uk