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Fassnidge Park

Management Plan 2015 – 2020

Green Spaces Team London Borough of Hillingdon

Green Flag Winner since 2005

Fassnidge Park Management Plan

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Contents

Page 1. Introduction to Fassnidge Park 3

2. Site Summary 4 Site Plans:

2.1 Map 1- Access to park 6 2.2 Map 2 - key features of park 7 2.3 Map 3 - Arial photograph of park 8 2.4 Map 4 - Location of Uxbridge 9

3 Ecology 10

4 Present use 11

5 Facilities 11

6 Management Arrangements 11

7 Visions for Fassnidge Park 11

8 History 12

9 Site Aims and Objectives 13

10 Main Management Operations 18

11 Appendices Appendix 1- Introduction to Hillingdon 22 Appendix 2-Marketing Statement 24 Appendix 3- Team Structure 27 Appendix 4- Tree Survey 28 Appendix 5 - Project outline updates 44


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1. Introduction to Fassnidge Park

Fassnidge Park was originally a memorial park which Kate Fassnidge created for her late husband in the gardens of their Uxbridge home in the 1920s. She handed it over to the then Uxbridge district council and it became a picturesque area for recreation and relaxation, including regular musical events, held at the bandstand. During the 1990’s the Council (now London Borough of Hillingdon, LBH) were suffering financial difficulties and by 1998 the Park was in a bad state. In 1999 LBH invited locals to form a Fassnidge Park Management Advisory Group (MAG), which would also include representatives from the LBH. Improved planting in the shrub beds

Over the years a number of improvements have been made, including the renewal of the play ground, renovation of the bandstand, skate ramp and tennis courts, installation of an outdoor gym and water play feature, a new cafe being built, new planting, improved CCTV and general improvements to the infrastructure. With the help of a static park keeper and park wardens, anti social behaviour was heavily reduced making the park a safer more enjoyable place for all. The Fassnidge Park Management Advisory Group (who meet quarterly) are continuing to work on plans to enhance and improve the facilities still further to encourage visitors along with the LBH.


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2. Site Summery

Site Name Fassnidge Park Address Rockingham Parade

Uxbridge Middlesex

Postcode UB82UW Ownership London Borough of Hillingdon Lead Officer’s contact details Neil O' Connor Phone: 01895 250111 Date site acquired 1920s London Parks typology designation Park and Garden PPG17 designation Park and Garden Area 1.5 hectares Access points 3 main access points:

1. The main entrance is situated at the southern end of the site in Rockingham Parade. 2. A further entrance is situated further up Rockingham Parade on the right hand side. 3. This entrance is situated at the northern end of the park on the Oxford Road.

Access – Public Transport This entrance is situated approximately 500 metres from Uxbridge bus station which has a multitude of buses running from it including the 427 and 222, and the Underground Station which is served by both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines.


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Key features

Key habitats Will be assessed in Ecological Survey

Historic features Band stand

Horticultural features Ornamental Bed

Trees

Sporting features 2 x Tennis Courts, Outdoor Gym, Ball Courts

Other recreational / leisure facilities Children’s Playground, Skate Ramp

Other designations

Conservation Area No

Tree preservation orders No

Playground/s designations Local Area of Play

Additional features CCTV

Location Fassnidge Park is situated just to the north west of Uxbridge town centre and is accessible from Rockingham Parade. There is also an entrance at the northern end of the park on the Oxford Road. This entrance is situated approximately 500 metres from Uxbridge Underground Station which is served by both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines.

Access The park has 3 entrances for the public (see plan 1 below):

1. The main entrance is situated at the southern end of the site in Rockingham Parade.

2. A further entrance is situated further up Rockingham Parade on the right hand side.

3. This entrance is situated at the northern end of the park on the Oxford Road.


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Site Plans

2.1 Map 1 Park Access

Plan 1: Locations of main access points


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2.2 Map Park Features


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2.3 Arial Photograph of Park

Plan 3: Aerial Photograph Location Plan


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2.4 Location of Uxbridge

Location of Uxbridge via map

By road, Fassnidge Park is:

20.1 miles from the centre of London 6.7 miles from Heathrow airport 1.21 miles from the A40 2.17 miles from M25


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3. Ecology Fauna:

Although no formal fauna survey has been conducted at Fassnidge Park, the following species are

commonly seen in the local area:

Avifauna

Great Spotted Woodpecker House Sparrow Green Woodpecker Hedge Sparrow Song Thrush Black Bird Mistle Thrush Robin Starlings Blue Tit Carrion Crow Great Tit Wood Pigeon Long-tail Tit Feral Pigeon Doves Jays Magpies Wren Gold Finch Gold Crest Green Finch Pied Wagtail Siskin

Mammals

Fox Rats Hedgehog Mice

Insects

Butterflies Other insects Amphibians

Frogs

Flora: A tree survey was carried out in 2006. See appendix 4.

Mahonia media 'Winter Sun' Choisya ternata Sundance

Skimmia confusa 'Kew Green' Skimmia j. 'Nymans'

Polystichum setiferum Asplenium scolopendrium

Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' Liriope muscari

Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'


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Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

Hebe 'Midsummer Beauty' Cotoneaster horizontalis

Heuchera 'Marmalade' Aucuba jap. 'Variegata'

4. Present use Fassnidge Park is used for a wide number of reasons including walking around the site, enjoying the pleasant surroundings, using the playground, family outings, taking the dog for a walk, playing tennis, exercising, using the park as an alternative cut through or simply as a retreat from the busy day to day life. 5. Facilities This site offers a wide range of facilities and they include: bowling green, tennis courts, ball courts, skateboard ramps, children’s play area, bandstand, mature trees, shrub beds and a footpath network. 6. Management Arrangements Fassnidge Park is managed by the London Borough of Hillingdon’s Green Spaces Team. Grounds maintenance is carried out by the borough’s horticultural maintenance team (from January 2013, this function came back “in-house” after many years of using contractors). Work is also done by the council’s team of Park Officers and occasionally with the involvement of volunteers. Work is monitored by the council’s Green Spaces Area Officers and playground safety inspections are carried out every week by Park Officers. 7. Visions for Fassnidge Park Our vision of Fassnidge Park is to promote the park as a facility for passive and active recreation. We seek to continue to enhance the park further in ways that are appealing to the public and ensure that the site is easily accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.


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8. History

At the turn of the 20th Century, Edward and Kate Fassnidge were already firmly established in Uxbridge. They were prolific property and land owners in the town and local area, mainly funded by their large and successful building and construction company. By the 1920’s, Edward had passed away and his beloved wife, Kate, wanted to leave a lasting memorial to her husband. To achieve this, she decided to have the several acres of and gardens to the rear of their home ‘The Cedars’ in the centre of Uxbridge transformed and landscaped into a public park ‘for the quiet recreation of the people of Uxbridge’. In addition, Mrs Fassnidge used an extra strip of land (which was once owned by the GWR) that backed onto her garden to provide tennis courts and a bowls green with a pavilion. Once all these works were completed, including a magnificent drinking fountain bearing a plaque in dedication to Edward, Kate Fassnidge very generously handed Fassnidge Memorial Park over to the then Uxbridge Urban District Council. In the 1950’s, a small play area was introduced with swings and slides, etc along with a refreshments Kiosk. Also, the older residents of Uxbridge will probably remember the regular musical interludes around the picturesque Bandstand and enjoyed the fragrance from the rose gardens and flowerbeds that adorned these beautiful grounds. So, all was well at Fassnidge Park until the start of the 1990’s when the Council (now known as the London Borough of Hillingdon) were suffering great financial problems. They were forced to make severe cutbacks in expenditure and, unfortunately, these had to include the removal of the Park Keeper and regular upkeep of the Park. By the end of 1998, this once beautiful oasis in the centre of Uxbridge was in deep decline and a sad sight to see. Strollers and family groups were no longer in evidence discouraged by the litter and broken glass that spread across the grass and footpaths - not to mention the alcoholics, drug takers and vandals who now frequented the Park. By this time, the Council had become aware of the seriousness of the situation and, in 1999, invited local residents’ associations, etc to form a Fassnidge Park Management Advisory Group (MAG). This Group would also include representatives from the LBH and local councillors (when available). Fortunately this team, made up of relative-strangers, got on well together and proved to be dedicated and enthusiastic. These attributes were certainly a bonus when it came to tackling the very long list of items that needed to be addressed to bring Fassnidge Memorial Park back to its former glory. As a starter, it was agreed that a target date was needed to meet at least some of the aims. With the approach of the new Millennium, it was decided to arrange a Spring Fair in May 2000. During the next 6 months leading up to this date, the following works were carried out: Park cleared of all rubbish and glass; grass regularly cut and the majority of the flowerbeds tidied; many trees and shrubs trimmed and leaves cleared; graffiti removed from shelters, etc; a wooden skateboard ramp (bordered by a purpose-built graffiti wall) plus 5-a-side football and basketball courts installed; tennis courts resurfaced; a woodland trail created; bandstand renovated; new rubbish bins; tropical plant and flowerbed introduced; three flowerbeds plus the one around the bandstand carefully planted out.


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9. Site Aims and Objectives

Main Aims

1. Create and maintain a welcoming site 2. Ensure the site is healthy, safe and secure 3. Ensure the site is clean and well maintained 4. Ensure sustainable management of resources 5. Appropriate management of conservation and heritage features 6. Encourage community involvement 7. Ensure effective marketing of the facility 8. Implement effective management strategies

These aims, with their associated objectives, form the basis for the main management operations on the site and will provide a foundation for all projects in the coming Five - year period. 9.1. Create a welcoming site The overall impression for any member of the community approaching and entering the park should be positive and inviting. There are three entrances to this park with the main entrance situated on Rockingham Parade. The configuration of this site allows for visitors to be able to walk the full length of this park and use it as a pleasant cut through rather than using the busy roads. The park is welcoming to families and individuals alike with activities for all including a play area, water play feature, tennis courts, bowling green, skate ramp and outdoor gym, a wild area and a variety of plants to enjoy. Signage (shown above) informs people about the park including details of contacts and a map of the site’s main features. The signs at Fassnidge Park welcome visitors into the Park. Objectives 1. Secure and standardise all access points, where applicable. 2. Maintain all boundary walls and fences as necessary. 3. Maintain footpaths as necessary. 4. Install and maintain new interpretive signage. 5. Maintenance and Provision of site furniture where appropriate.


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9.2. Ensure that the park is healthy, safe and secure ‘The park must be a healthy, safe and secure place for all members of the community to use’ (ISPAL). The site lends itself well to promoting a healthy lifestyle in that it is scenic and relaxing as well as providing an accessible means for physical recreation. Generally this site does not suffer with the affects of vandalism and anti social behaviour, as it did in the past mainly due to the fact that the site is now being locked over night. All accesses and path networks are generally DDA compliant and tarmac work is completed when necessary. Park Officers inspect the play equipment weekly, reporting any defects to the Green Spaces Area Officer to action the necessary repairs. If the equipment is found to be in an unsafe condition it will be decommissioned with immediate effect. Play area inspections are also carried out by independent external contractors on two occasions per month April – October inclusive and in winter the operation is carried out on one occasion per month November - March inclusive. Newly installed DDA roundabout Objectives 1. Undertake regular cleaning regime to remove litter and fly tipping. 2. Continue to implement Health and Safety policies. 3. Ensure residents who use the park are aware of the relevant bylaws. 4. Continue to encourage residents to value the park. 9.3. Clean and well maintained ‘For aesthetic as well as health and safety reasons issues of cleanliness and maintenance must be adequately addressed’ (ISPAL). Fassnidge Park is a popular site. The park is maintained by the boroughs grounds maintenance team. All works are carried out in line with the detailed specification which provides clear definition of the standards and quantity of work required. Park Officers also contribute by reporting any areas of maintenance needed, and the public also would be able to report any littered, vandalised or badly maintained areas. Although the present arrangements mean that Fassnidge Park is kept clean, tidy and presentable, further improvements can be made. The improvements will be centred on areas which do not currently look as well maintained as the rest of the park, in areas such as the wooded walk. The park has a number of litterbins, including ones for dog mess, which assist in maintaining the area in a clean condition. The litterbins are emptied on a two times a week basis, except for the summer when we increase the frequency in which the bins are emptied. Objectives 1. Continue with current maintenance arrangements.


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2. Enhance maintenance regimes where practical. 3. Encourage the continued involvement of the MAG. 4. Carry through a programme of improvements. 9.4. Ensure sustainable management of resources. ‘Methods used in maintaining the park should be environmentally sound’ (ISPAL). The London Borough of Hillingdon recognises and are aware of the need to minimise adverse impact on the environment and agree with the principles of waste minimisation as defined in Local Agenda 21. LBH, therefore, actively pursues ways of delivering sustainable development and ensuring environmental sustainability is a vital part of this. The Council has signed up to the peat charter, and discourages the use of peat-based products in its horticultural work. In specific reference to Fassnidge Park, maintenance agreements discourage the use of pesticides and herbicides on the site, a stance that has environmental and financial benefits. Therefore, other methods of pest control are utilised, and, where possible, non-herbicidal weed control is carried out. Where it is absolutely necessary, the gardener will use non-residual herbicide applications (e.g. glyphosate), to reduce environmental impact. Also, where they are used, herbicides are applied as spot treatment rather than blanket sprayed, and all operatives are trained and certified for that particular operation. All green waste created by the term contractor is taken to the borough’s green waste facility for recycling. Tree trimmings are also recycled by the borough’s term tree maintenance contractor. This ensures waste minimisation. It has been proposed that fallen leaves be left on the beds, around the trees and shrubs, and only cleared from the paths and lawns, so that they act as natural mulch. It is most important that we are seen to ‘practice what we preach’ and maintain high standards of sustainable management that demonstrate our awareness of environmental, conservation and resource issues. We therefore seek to actively research and promote new initiatives in the field of sustainable resource management. Objectives 1. Continue to promote waste minimisation. 2. Plan long term management for all features of the park. 3. Ensure efficient use of resources. 4. Develop and promote resource conservation and sustainable development. 5. Enhance semi arid plants feature and provide interpretation to show gardening can be attractive without major water use. 9.5. Appropriate management of conservation and heritage features ‘Particular attention should be paid to the conservation and appropriate management of natural features, wildlife and fauna, landscape features, buildings and structural features’ (ISPAL). The bandstand forms the main focal point of the site and is also an important heritage feature. It was put in at some time between 1925 and 1929 and was used for musical concerts, often given by the Salvation Army and RAF bands on Sundays throughout summers. These events, when deckchairs full of people used to surround the bandstand, were discontinued approximately twenty years ago. Now it is available for use once more and is used at public events as required, for example a local school’s swing band recently played. Since its total refurbishment in 2001, it has a new roof and a redecorated structure. The formal horticultural character of the park is an important aspect of the site. There are several horticultural features within the park, which will be enhanced over successive years by careful planning and maintenance. Such improvements will consist of removal of older exhausted species and self-sown, rogue sycamore seedlings, and replacement with newly planted, diverse and attractive


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species. The importance of green spaces for conservation of wildlife is understood, and they naturally provide habitats which are not available in the more urban immediate surroundings (i.e. where concrete predominates). Therefore, the Park, through its very nature of being a green space, is home to flora and fauna as detailed earlier. However, the site does not lend itself to wildlife easily and so an area has been left wild. This mainly consists of scrubland species such as bramble, dominated by common nettle. This area is probably the most important for wildlife; with wild shrubs, hedgerows and scrub they should be a haven for invertebrates and avifauna. Indeed, the site has a healthy bird population, mainly consisting of garden-associated species. Other fauna known to exist in the park includes various insects, foxes, bats and other small mammals, e.g. mice.

Objectives 1. Conserve landscape features and improve as necessary, including old toilet blocks. 2. Conserve existing boundaries. 3. Maintain natural area at rear of skateboard area for nature conservation. 4. Initiate programme of phased tree maintenance in

line with survey findings.

An event being held in the bandstand

9.6. Encourage community involvement ‘Management should actively pursue the involvement of members of the community who represent as many of the park user groups as possible’ (ISPAL). Currently there is a proactive Management Advisory Group (M.A.G), which has a healthy interest in the future of this site. It is made up of local residents and bowling green users as well as representatives from the LBH, so that park users are also represented. It is enthusiastic and committed to everything to do with the park, and also act as a good point of contact for the general public to feed in their thoughts. By carrying through improvements in the Park, the council will continue to raise the aspirations of local people and this will generate interest. Events that take place also increase the involvement of the local community. Objectives 1. Joint working with local voluntary groups. 2. Further promotion of the site to schools, youth and community groups.

9.7. Ensure effective marketing of the facility Fassnidge Park is featured in a borough-wide leaflet on green spaces (shown below). It includes information on public facilities, activities and getting there as well as on the nature of the park itself and its history. This can be obtained directly from the Green Spaces department or downloaded at: http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/media/pdf/7/b/gs_booklet.pdf The site’s management plan is also made available online through the council’s web pages, making it more accessible to all. The Park also features in the London Inventory of Historic


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Green Spaces, a list found online at www.londongardenstrust.org/inventory. The LBH also has a map featuring all of its sites on the green spaces web page. The skate park features in an online directory of UK skate parks (www.sk8m8.com). In order to ensure that the local community and the general park users are aware of what is going on in the park, it is essential that a supply of information is available throughout the year. This information will be presented in a variety of different ways through leaflets, notice boards also on the council’s web site. Information will seek to encourage understanding and awareness of the Park itself and the wider remit of the Council. As mentioned, events that take place in the Park market the site well. For details of events that have taken place. The sign boards at each entrance further enhance the marketing of the site, Objectives 1. Preparation of interpretative materials for the park.

LBH Green Spaces booklet in which the Park feature.

9.8. Implement effective management strategies The site has been owned and therefore managed by what is now The London Borough of Hillingdon since the 1920s. However, until relatively recently, the upkeep and management of the site was not well organised, due to a lack of funding for parks. Now, the LBH Green Spaces team is responsible for this and all other borough green spaces as outlined in the Site Summary. The staff structure outlines how this works and how management is kept effective; ground maintenance team and Park Officers are responsible for upkeep, and the contractor carries out most maintenance works. All are under charge of the Area Officer and ultimately the Area Manager. The following management operations outline the effective management plan in place for Fassnidge Park and, through them, we will carry out the effective management of the site. The London Borough of Hillingdon recognise and agree with the principles of waste minimisation as defined in Local Agenda 21 and actively pursue ways of delivering sustainable development. The site’s management is further kept effective through staff engagement and involvement. The staff are an integral component of the site and important for its smooth running. Each year a Performance and Development Appraisal is completed for each staff member, which helps them to achieve set objectives for learning. Finally, the Green Flag assessment process itself will also ensure further enhancement, as it is a means for review of the management and will be used to encourage new thinking and to guide dynamic and adaptable management.

http://www.sk8m8.com/


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Objectives 1. Use sustainable management strategies and methods as including:- continue to minimise the application of pesticides; where possible encourage the use of physical / cultural forms of weed control; continue to recycle and re-use organic matter as mulches, soil ameliorants, and for other uses. 2. Carry out regular reviews of all management operations and projects. 3. Identify potential sources of appropriate funding.

10. Main management operations The following pages contain a brief project outline for each of the projects. These provide not only a description of the project, but the also the rationale behind it, when the works are likely to be carried out, by whom, and how much it is likely to cost.

Project: Update Tree Survey

Summary: To update the survey of all the trees on the site, identifying which species are present and in what life stages the numbers of trees are at

Rationale: To identify any trees needing work and plan ahead with tree works.

Constraints: Very limited officer time

Who will do it?

Tree Management Officer

Budget

Estimate:

Within existing resources

Status Awaiting action by the Tree Officer

Project: Improve the park's furniture

Summary: Replace the dog bin, refurbish other litter bins and benches

Rationale: The furniture in the park is showing its age and needs to be smartened up or replaced.

Constraints: Nil Who will do it?

Council contractors

Budget Estimate:

£4000

Status Awaiting funding


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Project: Repaint skate ramps

Summary: The Skate ramp surfaces need repainting

Rationale: To repaint the surfaces of the skate ramps as the original paint work is waring thin

Constraints: Budget

Who will do it?

Green Spaces Staff

Budget

Estimate:

£200

Status Awaiting funding

Project: Grounds Maintenance Review

Summary: To comprehensively review the grounds maintenance on site

Rationale: To ensure the best possible grounds maintenance regime is implemented

Constraints: Limited officer time

Who will do it?

Green Spaces Officer and Grounds Maintenance Manager

Budget

Estimate:

Within existing resources

Status Ongoing


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10.1. Regular Maintenance Plan

In addition to the regular maintenance of the site the following actions shall be undertaken on an ongoing basis:

Undertake regular cleaning regime to remove litter Continue to implement Health and Safety Policies Ensure that park users are aware of relevant bylaws Continue to encourage park users to value the park Enhance maintenance regimes where practical Continue to promote waste minimisation on sites Continue to minimise the application of pesticides Where possible encourage the use of cultural forms of weed control Continue to recycle and re-use organic matter generated on site for soil-ameliorants,

mulches, etc Develop and promote resource conservation and sustainable development Produce a phased and costed schedule for tree works Conserve existing walls and boundaries Carry out regular reviews of all management operations and projects Identify new sources of funding and secure.


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11.Appendices


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Appendix 1

Introduction to the London Borough of Hillingdon

Description

Hillingdon, situated on the western edge of Greater London, is the second largest London borough,

covering a total area of about 42 square miles. It is just 14 miles from central London and bounded by

the counties of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Surrey and the London Boroughs of Hounslow,

Ealing and Harrow.

Hillingdon is home to Heathrow, the world's busiest airport that caters for more than 60 million

passengers a year.

The borough has eight leisure centres and 2 pools, 17 libraries, two theatres and over 170 green spaces

including Ruislip Woods Natural Nature Reserve and Lido.

History

The London Borough of Hillingdon was one of the 32 London Boroughs created by the London

Government Act 1963. It was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Uxbridge and the Urban

Districts of Hayes and Harlington, Ruislip/Northwood and Yiewsley and West Drayton.

The new borough came into existence on April 1, 1965 when the new council started work.

As well as taking on the work of the four previous district authorities the council became responsible for

local services such as education, libraries and the children's services. These had previously been run by

the Middlesex County Council, which ceased to exist on April 1 1965.

Hillingdon's purpose-built Civic Centre opened its doors to the public in 1977. The council specified the

use of traditional materials such as bricks and tiles while the sloping roofs were designed by the

architects to reflect the style found in many of the borough's homes.

Workforce

The council employs approximately 3,359 staff.

People

Hillingdon has a population of 273,936 according to the 2011 Census. There is a growing proportion of

young people, particularly of school age children.

Around 39.4% of the borough's residents are from ethnic minority groups (mainly Indian, Pakistani, other

Asian and Black Caribbean).

There is an active voluntary sector, and a wide variety of community groups, tenants' and residents'

associations.


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Leisure

Hillingdon is rich in wildlife and wildlife habitat including waterways, lakes, meadows and nature

reserves. Ruislip Woods have been designated London's first National Nature Reserve, while nearby

Ruislip Lido boasts 40 acres of water. The borough also offers a host of sporting activities, including six

sports centers, many with newly refurbished gyms and four exceptional 18-hole golf courses, including a

championship standard course at Stockley Park. The arts and entertainment thrive, with The Beck

professional theatre in Hayes, the Compass Theatre, Ickenham, and various other venues. There is

major new shopping centre, The Chimes in Uxbridge.


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Appendix 2

Marketing

Statement – Fassnidge Park

Fassnidge Park lies in the Uxbridge South ward, which includes part of Uxbridge Town Centre, residential areas. Fassnidge Park is situated very near to one of the key roads in the borough the Oxford Road A4020. Providing easy access to the A40, M40 and M25. It is a small local park with special horticultural interests, for the pursuit of enjoyment of local residents and visitors.

Ward residents’ profile (based on results of 2011 Census) Gender:

Males 7,066 Households: 5,119 Females 6,913 Total: 13,979

Age:

0 – 4 5.2% Households with dependant children: 41.4% 5 – 15 8.1% 16 – 24 30.4% 25 – 59 43.0% 60- 74 8.8% 75 + 4.5%

Ethnic Group:

White 62.1% Mixed 4.3% Asian / Asian British 22.6% Black / Black British 7.3% Arab or other Ethnic group 3.7%

Health of people:

Very good/Good 85.9% People with a limiting lifetime illness 12.5%: Fairly Good 10.1% Very bad/Bad 4.0%

Analysis

The ward profile of residents indicates that 4.5% of residents are over 75 and that almost 13%

of residents indicated they have limiting lifetime illnesses. Fassnidge Park therefore has an

important role as a place for quiet enjoyment. Seats need to be easy to use by people with

disabilities and a DDA compliant design is important.


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Equally, over 43.7% of residents are under the age of 25, 13.3% of the population being under

15. This helps to explain that the use of Fassnidge Park is used fairly evenly by all ages of the

community, with the older generation participating in bowls, tennis and passive recreation and

the younger generation use the playground, ball courts and skateboard ramps.

Over 60% of residents living in the ward describe their ethnic group as white. 22.6% are

Asian/Asian British with a smaller percentage of people describing themselves as Black/Black

British, Arab or from another ethnic group. It is therefore important to ensure that all ethnic

groups are made to feel welcome and included in actions relating to Fassnidge Park.

Marketing Segmentation

The key market segments for Fassnidge Park appear to be:

a. Immediate neighbours b. People living within walking distance of the sits. c. People living in the ward with limiting lifetime illnesses. d. People living in the ward/further away from the site who have an existing/potential

interest in local natural history and heritage. e. People who use the Oxford Road A4020 by car / bus / lorry. f. Bowlers providing facility for borough and county games.

Marketing methods to help enhance appreciation and appropriate use of Fassnidge Park.

Regular liaison with interested parties re issues affecting Fassnidge Park.

Use of welcoming informative interpretation boards at key points on the site to promote

the special interests of the site to regular and occasional users.

Develop contact with residents over the age of 65 to promote Fassnidge Park and ensure

feedback

Promote Green Flag standards to users and neighbours to help raise the profile and

understanding of Fassnidge Park.

Encourage articles to be written and published about Fassnidge Park – Green Spaces

web page, Hillingdon People, other publications, as opportunities arise.

Ensure that the borough’s Green Spaces leaflet is kept up to date and available to the

public at libraries and on the Green Spaces web page.

Encourage local schools to do projects relating to Fassnidge Park to aid understanding

and appreciation and awareness locally.


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A survey of users will be carried out annually to compare the profile of users with that of ward residents and to learn more about users’ interests and expectations of Fassnidge Park. This information will feed into discussions with the interested parties and the management plan reviewing process


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Appendix 3

Team Structure


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Appendix 4 Tree Survey – Fassnidge Park, Uxbridge.

Introduction

A tree survey was undertaken at Fassnidge Park during January 2006. The survey was

undertaken by Colin Chambers (Tree Management Officer, Green Spaces Team)

Methodology

The survey was conducted with reference to BS 7370: Part 1: 1991 with additional information

and works scheduling. The position of each tree is marked and numbered on a map of

Fassnidge Park

The following data has been collected:

Species (English Name)

Diameter at 1.5m (DBH, 1-6, banded in 20cm units)

Height (metres)

Crown spread (metres)

Life (see notes)

Work Required

Urgency (U – urgent, 1/2/3 - undertake within 1/2/3 years)

Cost

Comments

A brief outline of the methodology follows:

Life

The purpose of ‘Life’ is with the application of a single number, to be able to indicate how far a tree is through its life in any given location. The assessment will cut across species, size,


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location, and condition; will ultimately give a projection of tree cover for a given site for the present, looking ahead to the medium term and help with management priorities. For example – 15 year old established tree, with good form and health, in the middle of a park would attract a ‘2’ – ‘vigorous, not effecting its surroundings, liable to make a mature tree’. However take exactly the same tree that has seeded itself next to an old wall in a conservation area, would attract a ‘5’ – ‘having an adverse effect on its surroundings, retain only in the short term’. It is a reasonable expectation that ‘Life 3’ should make up the main body of tree cover in any given area. Young and semi mature trees at ‘Life 1 & 2’ are the future ‘3s’ while ‘Life 4 & 5’ are towards the other end of their lives with moderate to severe problems identified. Using the 1- 6 scoring method the entire tree cover of an area can be assessed as follows: 1 – Young tree Under ten years old, not established, still vunerable 2 – Semi- mature tree Should go on to make a mature tree, has no visible defects or conditions Not being affected by environmental conditions either natural or human caused Not affecting or ever likely to, any structures, surfaces or services Is a good choice for the site, long term retention 3 – Semi mature or mature tree. Has minor structural defects, non serious condition, has reached maturity or, being slightly affected by environmental conditions either natural or human caused or, beginning to slightly affect either structures, surfaces or services Is good choice for the site, medium to long term retention 4 - Semi mature or mature tree has moderate structural defect or notable condition or being moderately affected by environmental conditions either natural or human caused or beginning to moderately affect either structures, surfaces or services is only a fair choice for the site, short to medium term retention 5 - Semi mature or mature tree has serious structural defect or condition or being seriously affected by environmental conditions either natural or human caused or beginning to seriously affecting either structures, surfaces or services is poor choice for the site, short term retention 6 – Semi mature or mature tree dead or Collapse foreseeable remove without delay

Tree Survey 2006 Results Fassnidge Park contains perhaps Hillingdon’s the best collection of trees within a formal Park setting. There are numerous fine specimens of Copper Beech, Indian Bean, Hornbeam and Hillingdon’s only specimen of Cork Oak. At the time of surveying specimens of Weeping Willow and Red Oak were found to be the Borough’s largest but unfortunately both awarded ‘Life 5’ and will need to be felled during early 2006. While there is an encouraging number of trees in ‘Life 2’ class there is a deficit in Life 1 showing the need to invest in some new trees. The number of ‘Life 4’ is also higher than desirable but


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this reflects a very mature collection of trees and in the main can be contained by remedial work.

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Fassnidge Park Tree Survey 2006

ID# Species DBH

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1 Ornamental cherry 1 4 1 3 leaning

2 Ornamental cherry 1 5 1 3 leaning

3 Ornamental cherry 1 5 2 3

4 Ornamental cherry 2 8 3 4 ivy

5 Purple Maple 1 3 2 3

6 Ornamental cherry 2 5 3 3 CL over path 3 16.8

7 Dawn Redwood 3 16 3 3 ivy

8 Ornamental cherry 1 4 2 3

9 Eucalyptus 2 7 3 4 CL over path 1 16.8 leaning

10 Small-leafed Lime 3 16 5 2 CL to 6m 2 50.55

11 Black mulberry 1 3 3 4 CL over path 1 16.8 leaning,

suppressed

12 Hawthorn 2 14 2 4 CR 30% 2 suppressed

13 Lilac 3 x

1 5 2 3

14 Indian Bean 4 15 6 3

reduce

overhang,

road/housesi

de

2 320.1

2 lopsided

15 Apple 1 5 2 4 suppressed

16 Hornbeam 4 20 7 3 CL to 6m 2 134.8 BT lines

17 Laburnum 1 4 2 4 F & G 3 84.24 suppressed

18 Cypress 3 x

1 5 2 4


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Stump G 3 33.7 30 (G)

19 Laburnum 1 8 2 4 F & G 3 84.24 leaning

20 Purple maple 2 15 3 3 DW & CL to

5m 2 78.62

21 Purple maple 2 15 3 3 DW & CL to

5m 2 78.62

22 Yew 1 4 3 now removed

23 Hornbeam 3 18 6 3 CL to 3m 2 50.55

24 Swedish

Whitebeam 1 4 1 4 F 3 50.54

suppressed in

crowded area

25 Swedish

Whitebeam 1 4 2 4 F 3 50.54

suppressed in

crowded area

26 Swedish

Whitebeam 1 4 1 4 F 3 50.54

suppressed in

crowded area

27 Cherry Plum 2 x

1 3 2 3

28 Indian Bean 5 15 10 3 3 3 3

29 Common Lime 3 15 4 3 CL to 5m 2 101.1

30 Purple leaf Plum 2 6 3 3

31 Sycamore 3 15 7 3

32 Sweet Chestnut 3 14 5 4





37 Purple leaf Plum 2 8 2 3 CL over path 2 33.7

38 Tulip Tree 2 10 3 2



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40 Cypress 1 6 1 4 fell 3 50.54 suppressed

41 Cherry Laurel 5 x

1 6 4 3 CR 50% 3 393.1

42 Common Lime 3 18 5 3

43 Small-leafed Lime 4 25 5 3 CR Park side 1 33.7

44 Norway maple 3 25 6 4 CL (minimal) 1 67.4



47 Persian Ironwood 1 4 3 2

48 Hornbeam 3 20 4 3


50 Indian Cedar 3 20 3 3


52 Cherry Laurel 2 6 6 3

53 Red Oak 5 20 10 4 DW & CL to

3m 1

353.8

1

54 Rowan 1 5 2 4

55 Norway maple 2 14 6 4 CL to 3m 1 33.7

56 Horse Chestnut 2 16 4 4 F & G 146.0

2

suppressed,

Phytophthora

57 Black mulberry 1 2 1 3

58 Lawson Cypress 4x1 6 1 4 F 2 202.1

6

59 Variegated Holly 1 2 0.5 3

60 Copper Beech 5 20 6 5 F & G U 2500 Giant Polypore

61 Locust 2 &

1 16 4 now removed


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62 Copper Beech 3 20 4 4 persistant leaves

63 Variegated Holly 1 3 0.5 2

64 Leyland Cypress 4 x

1 8 2 4 F & G 2

269.5

6

65 Yew 1 4 2 2


67 Locust 1 10 3 now removed


2 6 2 3 CR 50%

157.2

4

69 Portugal Laurel 1 2 4 3 CR 30% 3 33.7

70 Sycamore 1 8 2 2 F


1 6 3 3

F two stwms

over shrub

border

2 101.8

72 Cherry Laurel 1 5 3 3

73 Red Oak 5 18 5 5 F & G U 950 Ganoderma

74 London Plane 6 20 10 3


1 4 2 3 F 3

151.6

2

Open up View

over River


1 4 2 3 F 3

151.6

2

Open up View

over River

77 Lawson Cypress 1 6 3 4 F 2 50.54 Suppressed

78 Silver Maple 1 14 1 4 Suppressed

79 Red Oak 6 20 1 5 F & G U 2500 Giant Polypore

80 Black mulberry 12 6 1 3

81 Norway Maple 4 3 2 4

82 Weeping Willow 6 20 1 5 F & G U 2600 Honey Fungus

83 Red Oak 4 20 3 4


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84 Yew 2 4 2 4


86 Rowan 3 x

1 4 2 3



89 Cotoneaster 1 6 3 6 F 1 50.54 Dead

90 Cherry 1 4 3 4

91 Horse Chestnut 5 20 2 3


93 Sweet Chestnut 1 5 3 4 CL path side 2 33.7

94 Norway maple 1 6 2 4

95 Sycamore 3 x

1 12 3 4 F 3

151.6

2


97 Leyland Cypress 2 12 2 3

98 Plum 1 4 3 4 F & G 3 84.24 Suppressed

99 Damson 3 x

1 4 3 4 F 3 151.2 Suppressed

100 Damson 2 x

1 4 2 4 F 3

101.0

8 Suppressed

101 Leyland Cypress 2 15 2 4 F 3 78.62 Coryneum

canker

102 Leyland Cypress 2 14 2 4 F 3 78.62 Coryneum

canker

103 Apple 1 4 2 3 Scab




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106 Leyland Cypress 2 14 3 4 F Coryneum

canker

107 Red Oak 1 10 3 2 CL to 2.5 2 33.7

108 Horse Chestnut 6 x

2 12 4 2

F & G centre

tree in group,

crown lift

others to 2m

2 162.8

7

109 Common Lime 4 x

2 12 3 2

F & G small

suppressed

tree in group

2 84.24







116 Lombardy Poplar 3 20 2 now removed

117 Lombardy Poplar 3 12 1 now removed

118 Acacia 1 6 2 2

119 Acacia 1 5 1 2

120 Sycamore 1 5 1 4

121 Common Alder 1 3 1 1


123 Lombardy Poplar 1 3 1 1






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127 Weeping Willow 4 12 4 4 DW 2 320.1

2

128 Yew 1 8 0.5 3

129 Cypress 2 12 2 3


131 Norway Maple 5 20 8 4 CR '04


133 Hornbeam 4 20 7 3



136 Cork Oak 4 8 5 4 major lean, CR

'04

137 Cypress 1 10 1 3

138 Scots Pine 2 12 3 3

139 Scots Pine 2 12 3 3


141 Portugal Laurel 2 8 2 3


143 Corsican Pine 4 16 3 3

144 Tree of Heaven 2 12 5 3

145 Cypress 1 10 1 3

146 Hornbeam 4 16 6 3 CL to 5m 3 101.1

147 Cypress 1 10 2 4 F 3 50.54

148 Beech 4 18 8 3

149 Holm Oak 1 5 2 4 F 3 50.54

150 Horse Chestnut 6 18 6 4


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151 Camperdown Elm 2 5 3 4 DW & prune

out reversion 1 78.62

152 Corsican Pine 3 16 4 3 CL to 8m 1 168.5

153 Hornbeam 4 20 7 3 CL over old

weeping elm 1 101.1

154 Yew 3 8 4 3

155 Walnut 1 8 2 4

156 Dawn Redwood 2 18 2 3

157 Silver Birch 2 14 3 5

short dead

stack,

woodpecker

activity. Moniter

stability

158 Walnut 1 4 2 4

159 Apple 2 12 3 4 F & G 2 146.0

2


161 Cypress 1 10 1 4 F 1 50.54 lean

162 Bay 6 x

1 6 12 3

163 Yew 1 8 2 3

164 Hornbeam 4 20 8 3

165 Variegated Holly 2 10 3 3


167 Spruce 2 8 2 4 F 2 78.62 To open up area

168 Cypress 2 8 3 4 F 2 78.62 To open up area

169 Cypress 2 8 2 3

170 Cypress 2 10 2 3

171 London Plane 6 20 8 3


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172 Cypress 1 10 2 3

173 Sycamore 2 12 3 4 F & G 3 146.2 plus extra stump

174 Corsican Pine 4 18 4 3


short dead

stack,

woodpecker

activity. Moniter

stability


177 Cypress 2 x

2 14 2 3

178 Yew 1 3 1 3

179 Holly 2 12 2 2


181 Indian Bean 5 16 6 5 Pollard/heavy

reduction Hollow at g/l

182 Hawthorn 1 8 2 3


2 8 6 4 F & G 3 389.1

V close to

building

184 Magnolia 2 x

1 6 3 3

185 Atlas Cedar 5 16 10 4 Storm damage.

CR '04

186 Japanese Maple 1 4 3 Now removed

187 Acacia 2 14 3 Now removed

188 1 4 2 4

190 Ornamental Cherry 1 5 2 3

191 Acacia 2 x

2 18 6 5 F & G 1

258.3

4


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192 Ornamental Cherry 1 6 1 3

193 Walnut 3 12 5 3

194 Rowan 2 x

1 6 3 3

195 Red Oak 4 14 7 Now removed

196 Beech 2 14 2 3

197 Pride of India 1 4 2 2

198 Laburnum 1 5 2 4

199 Weeping Willow 2 8 6 3

200 Corkscrew Willow 1 8 0.5 6 F 1 50.54


202 Horse Chestnut 6 20 7 5 CR 40% U


204 Common Lime 3 20 4 5 Short pollard


206 Silver Birch 2 14 3 5 F & G 5 146.0

2

207 Mop-headed

Norway Maple 1 3 1 2

208 Acacia 2 12 4 3


210 Silver maple 4 18 7 4

211 Hornbeam 4 18 7 3

212 Hornbeam 3 18 7 3

213 Northern Indian

Bean 3 12 5 4

Rerduce limb

towards band

stand

1 67.4


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214 Northern Indian

Bean 3 12 5 3

215 Hornbeam 4 18 7 3

216 Northern Indian

Bean 3 18 4 3

216

A

Golden Honey

Locust 1 3 1 1

216

B Hornbeam 1 4 1 1

217 Indian Cedar 4 20 5 3

218 Indian Cedar 4 18 5 4 has lost its top

219 Copper Beech 5 20 6 3

220 Hornbeam 4 18 6 4 CR 20% 1 320.1

2

stain from

overflowing

water pocket

221 Copper Beech 4 18 9 3 persistant leaves

222 Copper Beech 4 18 7 3

223 Foxglove Tree 3 10 4 4 DW & CR 1 190.9

5 die back

224 Leyland Cypress 2 16 3 3

225 Blue Atlas Cedar 2 10 3 2


227 Sycamore 4 20 4 4

228 Sweet Chestnut 1 8 3 2

229 Blue Atlas Cedar 2 10 4 2





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New Trees x 6 1500


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Appendix 5

Project outline updates.

Project: Installation of Hanging Basket Columns

Summary: To install Hanging Basket Columns around the park

Rationale: To make the site more aesthetically pleasing Hanging Basket Columns will be

installed so that seasonal planting can be displayed

Constraints: Budget

Who will do it?

Contractors

Budget

Estimate:

£7000-£8000

Status Completed 2015

Project: Install DDA rails leading up to the bandstand

Summary: To install rails leading up to the band stand that are DDA approved

Rationale: The steps leading up to the band stand are quite steep so to aid people when

using the band stand rails will be installed.

Constraints: budget

Who will do it?

Contractors

Budget

Estimate:

£1,040.00



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Project: Repair damaged skate equipment

Summary: The skate ramp is in need of urgent repairs

Rationale: To allow people to continue using the facilities the skate ramp requires repair

work to be carried out.

Constraints: Budget

Who will do it?

Contractors

Budget

Estimate:

£13,717.50


2.3 Arial Photograph of Park2.4 Location of UxbridgeMain AimsThese aims, with their associated objectives, form the basis for the main managementoperations on the site and will provide a foundation for all projects in the coming Five - yearperiod.9.1. Create a welcoming siteThe overall impression for any member of the community approaching and entering thepark should be positive and inviting. There are three entrances to this park with the main entrance situated on Rockingham Parade. The configuration of this site allows for visitors to be able to walk the full length of this park and use it as a pleasant cut through rather than using the busy roads. The park is welcoming to families and individuals alike with activities for all including a play area, water play feature, tennis courts, bowling green, skate ramp and outdoor gym, a wild area and a variety of plants to enjoy. Signage (shown above) informs people about the park including details of contacts and a map of the site’s main features. The signs at Fassnidge Park welcome visitors into the Park.Objectives1. Secure and standardise all access points, where applicable.2. Maintain all boundary walls and fences as necessary.3. Maintain footpaths as necessary.4. Install and maintain new interpretive signage.5. Maintenance and Provision of site furniture where appropriate.2. Further promotion of the site to schools, youth and community groups.Appendix 1Introduction to the London Borough of HillingdonMarketing Statement – Fassnidge ParkIntroductionMethodologyComments

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