We are pleased to see the announcement that these Master-plans are being progressed and our communities will be consulted on the future uses of their local space. Green Cllr Darren Woodiwiss first proposed a masterplan for the Burford Green open space and shopping precinct in Welland ward, the area that elected him as a councillor, and he is delighted that this has been accepted for funding and extended to include other communities around the district.
Burford Green is a large space that has a basket ball pitch and a small play area in itl. A community group has been established to promote the provision of a community hall for our area and to attract funding in order to deliver it. A new board is shortly to be elected for the Sustainable Harborough Trust which will be the body promoting this and other initiatives.
The funding will come from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which is money allocated to the council to allow projects that boost civic pride and participation.