Whitchurch Town and Parish Plan

Area of Development: Environment

Issue 15: Canal and Country Park

Objective

Actions

Success criteria and timescale

Progress

Date

15.

To develop the Canal and Country Park as an asset and amenity for Whitchurch residents and for visitors

15.1

Develop the Canal towards the Town.

Construction of an extension to the Canal has been completed. [L]

a] Plan for canal extension agreed. [S]

b] Planning application made. [S]

Plans being developed for canal extension

Waterway Trust aiming to make Planning Application early in 2012.

Aug 2011

December 2011

15.2

Explore the use of the Canal and Country Park for other outdoor activities.

Agreed plan in place and new uses available. [M]

Plan has been agreed between the interested groups and local residents regarding the future uses of the Country Park. [S]

Anglers and Waterway Trust conferring

Aug 2011

15.3

Create a scheme to improve the management of the Country Park and its associated paths.

The Country Park and its associated paths are well managed and maintained. [M]

15.4

Ensure that the Whitchurch end of the Sandstone Trail is fully maintained.

The Whitchurch section of the Sandstone Trail is fully maintained. [S]

a] Shropshire Council has agreed to assume responsibility. [S]

b] Provision is made to ensure the Trail is well maintained. [S]

15.5

Complete the scheme for publicity and signposting associated with the Canal and Country Park to enhance its use as a green corridor from the Town to the canal for both residents and visitors.

Signposting and interpretation is improved. [S]

Whitchurch Waterway Trust has implemented their scheme. [S]

Scheme for signposts devised and being implemented by Waterway Trust.   Funding from LJC and MTRP

Aug 2011

15 cont’d

15.6

Establish liaison with the Whitchurch Branch of the Wildlife Trust over Greenfields Nature Reserve and with the Meres and Mosses HLF Landscape Partnership Scheme.

Liaison between the groups has produced a coordinated approach to the successful management of the Canal and Country Park. [S]

Meetings have taken place and productive working practices established. [S]