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£478,000 park plan on cards
A MAJOR redevelopment of Whaley Bridge's Memorial Park is a step closer after the project was awarded £24,300 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG).
The funding through the 'Parks for People' programme will enable High Peak Borough Council to further develop their bid for 478,200 to transform and regenerate the park.
John Haken, HPBC's Executive Councillor for the Environment, said: "This is a significant step towards implementing these exciting plans for the park – which is one of Whaley Bridge's most valuable assets.
"I especially want to thank the members of the community and our partners who contributed to this successful outcome. We will now be working towards another successful outcome at stage two."
Emma Sayer Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund, East Midlands said: "Our parks are hugely important to our society and significantly shape our surroundings; however, time takes it toll on these wonderful spaces. This is what makes 'Parks for People' so important, it gives us a chance to bring the parks back to their former glory and allows everyone to appreciate and enjoy them for generations to come."
Mick McGrath, Big Lottery Fund Head of Region, East Midlands said: "This funding is a tremendous starting point for plans to transform Whaley Bridge Memorial Park into a fantastic community space that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike."
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