West Northamptonshire Council has outlined plans for some new country parks, but its strategy has been criticised for taking too long to refurbish existing green spaces
We need to revisit the concept of urban parks. In the past they were large, open green spaces for us to escape the constraints of the streets we live in. But the climate crisis is bringing floods and heatwaves, so parks now need many more trees to slow floods and provide shade. Trees also reduce air pollution and provide resources for wildlife. Urban parks need to be adapted to the needs of the 21st century.
This is blatant electioneering. Promising a new shiny park, never a bad thing, but for those old enough to remember seems a lot like Mr Wimpy saying "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today". Meanwhile they leave our existing parks underfunded and deteriorating. It would be better value for money to ensure existing parks are kept in good condition as rectifying them later will be more expensive the longer they are left, common sense fiscal prudence rather than wasteful negligence
Seems that the West Northamptonshire Conservatives have learned from their national colleagues that promises made that might happen after the election are better than dealing with actual problems today.
We need to revisit the concept of urban parks. In the past they were large, open green spaces for us to escape the constraints of the streets we live in. But the climate crisis is bringing floods and heatwaves, so parks now need many more trees to slow floods and provide shade. Trees also reduce air pollution and provide resources for wildlife. Urban parks need to be adapted to the needs of the 21st century.
This is blatant electioneering. Promising a new shiny park, never a bad thing, but for those old enough to remember seems a lot like Mr Wimpy saying "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today". Meanwhile they leave our existing parks underfunded and deteriorating. It would be better value for money to ensure existing parks are kept in good condition as rectifying them later will be more expensive the longer they are left, common sense fiscal prudence rather than wasteful negligence
Seems that the West Northamptonshire Conservatives have learned from their national colleagues that promises made that might happen after the election are better than dealing with actual problems today.