Liberal Democrat environment spokesman Cllr Eleanor Macy has helped launch the new vision for the Town Park. The proposals include

• a new boating lake with circular walk and arts trail


• an improved showground for larger events, with a gateway to Edinburgh Way and new paths


• a new cafe and formal gardens at Spurriers


• a bridge link between the Stort and the part including a possible new boating marina


• ecological and access improvements along the River Stort corridor


• a new Pets' Corner with improved educational facility, public toilets, car parking and paddocks


• an improved adventure playground and inclusive play area for smaller children


• a new bog garden and an improved Newfoundland garden


• improved car park and cherry orchard


• the new skateboard park


• tennis courts


• a water play area and cascasde to water gardens


• an improved Peace Wood with better access


• new boundary treatment and gateway to the Town Centre


• improved specimen gardens and arboretum.

This is the fifth round of consultation for residents and town park users to have their say. A lottery bid
is to be submitted after Christmas to help begin this long term vision.

A new website has been published for residents to see the proposals in more detail; they will also be on display in the Environment Marquee at the Town Show on Sunday 3 September, where council officers and experts will be available to talk to.