This weekend saw the publication of the Communities and Local Government Parks Enquiry.
The full report can be downloaded in PDF form. One of the key quotes from the report are that “Parks are at a tipping point”…
‘Parks are at a tipping point’ – we have published our Public Parks report, read it here https://t.co/ga1eeJiFJv #myparkmatters pic.twitter.com/nljVAX1wZp
— CLG Committee (@CommonsCLG) February 11, 2017
The report has received significant coverage through the media and there are some interesting articles reacting to the report:
Parks Inquiry report calls for national leadership to save parks at ‘tipping point’ | Horticulture Week https://t.co/1x81QCKzBt
— Horticulture Week (@hortweek) February 11, 2017
UK’s cash-starved parks at tipping point of decline, MPs warn https://t.co/H1gkWrtwTD
— greenspace scotland (@greenspacescot) February 11, 2017
State of parks laid bare @MailOnline https://t.co/TRQMbtZyJC data courtesy of @heritagelottery State of Parks 2016 report #myparkmatters
— Drew Bennellick (@DrewBennellick) February 11, 2017
Park managers like me are a dying breed. No wonder our parks are in crisis https://t.co/80f7ouEVWy
— greenspace scotland (@greenspacescot) February 11, 2017
@greenspacescot held up in report as a shining example – well done. @heritagelottery proud to have supported!
— Drew Bennellick (@DrewBennellick) February 11, 2017
To support parks in Scotland you can donate to the parks in Scotland through Donate to a Park Form or support one of the park improvement projects listing on our crowdfunding platform.
Read the #Parks Inquiry report? Want to make a difference & show parks in #Scotland some love? Text PARK33 £5 to 70070 #myparkmatters pic.twitter.com/4O99W4hXS2
— greenspace scotland (@greenspacescot) February 13, 2017
What do you think?