Our Green Space, a Cumbria-wide project was developed and managed in partnership by Friends of the Lake District (FLD) and Action with Communities in Cumbria (ACT).
It was funded by the Heritage Lottery ‘Your Heritage’ grant scheme and Friends of the Lake District and run with the support of many other individuals and organisations. The project employed two part time Project Officers and initially ran from January 2008 to December 2010 but was subsequently extended to December 2011.
green space education pack
green space guides
green space pamphlet
Partner contacts and links
Partners
The Partners Contact section is intended to include contacts and information that can help communities develop their skills and capacity. The contacts here are members of the OGS steering group, and bring to the project their wide ranging experience. You can click onto their link for further information.
Action with Communities in Cumbria (ACT)
Working with the people and communities of Cumbria to realise their potential
Delivering: Community Solutions, Engagement Solutions, Community Advocacy and Enterprise Solutions
Contact: Alison Gerke. The Old Stables, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0DT. Tel 01768-840827 Fax 01768-242134
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Cumbria Association of Local Councils (CALC)
Run by local councils for the benefit of local councils. It aims to assist councils in their day-to-day work and to represent their interests.
Contact: Amanda Mccleery, Cumbria Association of Local Councils, c/oCommunity Unit, County Offices, KENDAL, LA9 4RQ, telephone (01539) 713185
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The CALC publication "A Guide to Planning for Town and Parish Councils and Parish Meetings" is on the website, but, as we are membership organisation (parish councils pay an annual fee) it is in the part of the website for members only (you have a name and password). A copy has gone out to every parish clerk in Cumbria, and other people can purchase them for £4 from the CALC office in Penrith.
The Council is an elected authority which provides a range of services for local people, visitors and the business community. We are committed to supporting local communities in Cumbria.
Contact: David Stephens, Porgramme Manager, Rural Inclusion and Parish Sector, Cumbria County Council, County Hall, Kendal. tel 01539 713 436
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Cumbria Council for Voluntary Services (CVS)
Cumbria CVS was formed in 2007 following the merger of 5 CVS in Cumbria. Cumbria CVS is a not for profit organisation that provides support to Third Sector groups in Cumbria. There are 5 local bases in Cumbria:
Contact: Lisa Millard,Development Officer, Cumbria CVS, Barrow-in-Furness, 72-74 Scott Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1QE Tel 01229 823144
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness.
Contact: Izzy Thorne, Plumgarths,Crook Road, Kendal LA8 8LX. tel 01539816300 fax 01539 816301
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Friends of the Lake District (FLD)
Formed in 1934, Friends of the Lake District work to protect and enhance the special qualities of the distinctive and inspirational landscapes of Cumbria and the Lake District.
Contact: FLD, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7SS. tel 01539 720788
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Using money raised through the National Lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund gives grants to sustain and transform our heritage. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions we invest in every part of our diverse heritage.
Contact: 9th Floor, 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ. tel 0161 831 0850
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Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA)
The Lake District National Park wants a National Park for furure generations. A prosperous economy,world class visitor experience and vibrant communities all sustaining the spectacular landscape.
Contact: Clive Whickam, LDNPA, Murley Moss, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7RL tel 01539 724555 fax 01539 740822
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We protect and open to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills.
But it doesn’t stop there. We also look after forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves, villages - for ever, for everyone.
Contact: Ruth Williams, Lake District Community Links Officer, The Hollens, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9QZ. Tel 0870 609 5391 Fax 015394 35353
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Links
- Land Ownership and Registration
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Land Registry Office:
- Guarantees the title to registered land in England and Wales.
- Holds records for land ownership and interests.
Land Registry (Durham) Office
Southfield House,
Southfield Way,
Durham DH 1 5TRTel: 0191 301 3500
Web: www.landregistry.gsi.gov.uk
Commons Registration Service:- Cumbria County Council maintains the register of common land and village greens.
- Responds to applications for searches of the register.
Cumbria County Council,
The Courts,
Carlisle CA3 8LZEmail: commonsregistration@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Cumbria County Council Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping Town and Village Greens:
- To check on the registered status of your village greens and to access a map of your village greens go to: www.gis1.cumbria.gov.uk/eggp/custom/shelllauncher.asp
- Then click on: Search Tools (top left green menu), and enter the name of your village green and click on 'Go'.
- Planning
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Cumbria County Council
Provides a range of resources for people, visitors and businesses including:
- Commons Registration
- Countryside Access
- Historic Environment
- Landscape Conservation
- Planning
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainability and Biodiversity.
Neighbourhood Development Team
The Courts, Carlisle CA3 8NA
Tel: 01228 606060
Email: info@cumbria.gov.uk
Web: www.cumbria.gov.ukPINS - Planning Inspectorate
Deals with applications relating to works on common land, exchange, etc
The Planning Inspectorate,
Commons and Greens Protection Team,
Room 4/05, 2 The Square,
Temple Quay House,
Temple Quay,
Bristol BS1 6PNEmail: commonlandcasework@pins.gsi.gov.uk
Web: www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/ - Local Authority Planning Offices
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Allerdale Borough Council
Allerdale House,
Workington CA14 3YJTel: 01900 702702
Email: planning@allerdale.gov.ukBarrow Borough Council:
Town Hall,
Duke Street,
Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2LDTel: 01229 876375
Email: planning@barrowbc.gov.uk
Carlisle City Council:Civic Centre,
Carlisle CA3 8QGTel: 01228 817179
Email: dc@carlisle.gov.ukCopeland Borough Council:
Planning,
The Copeland Centre,
Catherine Street,
Whitehaven CA28 7SJTel: 0845 054 8600
Email: info@copelandbc.gov.ukEden District Council:
Mansion House,
Penrith CA11 7YG
Tel: 01768 817817Email: econ.dev@eden.gov.uk
South Lakeland District Council:
South Lakeland House,
Lowther Street,
Kendal LA9 4UFTel: 01539 717335 or 01539 717358
Email: Development.Control@southlakeland.gov.ukLake District National Park Authority (LDNPA):
Development Control Administration Team,
Murley Moss,
Oxenholme Road,
Kendal LA9 7RLTel: 01539 724555
Email: planning@lake-district.gov.uk
Web: www.lake-district.gov.ukYorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA):
Planning Service,
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority,
Yoredale,
Bainbridge,
Leyburn, DL8 3ELTel: 01969 652345
Web: www.yorkshiredales.org.ukDEFRA :
The UK Government department tasked with issues such as the environment, rural development, the countryside, wildlife and animal welfare.
Tel: 08459 33 55 77 helpline
Web: www.defra.gov.ukMAGIC:
MAGIC was the first web-based interactive map to bring together information on key environmental schemes and designations in one place. MAGIC is a partnership project involving six government organisations who have responsibilities for rural policy-making and management, and although it has been designed to meet the needs of the partner organisations, the facility is available to anyone over the Internet. Lots of useful environmental information available.
Web: http://magic.defra.gov.uk/
Cumbria County Council Archives:
Web: www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/recordoffices/knrec.asp
Natural England:
Protecting and improving the natural environment in England
Murley Moss,
Oxenholme Rd,
Kendal LA9 7RLTel: 01539 792800
Email: cumbria@naturalengland.org.uk
Web: www.naturalengland.org.ukOpen Spaces Society:
Protecting open spaces, common land, village greens and public paths
25a Bell Street,
Henley-on-Thames,
Oxfordshire RG9 2BA
Tel: 01491 573535Email: hq@oss.org.uk
Web: www.oss.org.uk - Community organisations
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Not for profit, third sector organisations delivering community, advocacy and enterprise solutions.
Action with Communities in Cumbria (ACT):
- Working with the people and communities of Cumbria to realise their potential
Development Officers
The Old Stables,
Redhills,
Penrith CA 11 0DTTel: 01768 840827
Web: www.cumbriaaction.org.ukCumbria Council for Voluntary Services (CV S):
- Cumbria CVS offers help, advice, training and support to third sector groups throughout Cumbria, whether established or starting out.
6 Hobson Court,
Gillan Way,
Penrith, CA11 9GQTel: 01768 800350
Web: www.cumbriacvs.org.ukCumbria's Association of Local Councils (CA LC):
- Information about Town and Parish Councils and Parish Meetings in Cumbria Library
St Andrew's Churchyard,
Penrith CA 11 7YA
Tel: 01768 812141Email: office@calc.org.uk
Web: www.calc.org.ukCommunity Insurance Aon Limited:
- Has an agreement with National Association of Local Councils (NALC)
- for local council insurance
The Local Councils Team,
Aon Ltd,
Insurance House,
125/129 Vaughan Way,
Leicester. LE1 4SBTel: 0845 753 7070
Email: localcouncils@aon.co.uk
Web: www.aon.com - Wildlife and landscape organisations
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Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)
There are three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Cumbria. These are nationally protected landscapes of special importance. Work with others to conserve and enhance the unique landscape, natural, wildlife and historic character of each area. Can offer communities support and grants.
North Pennines AONB:
Martin St
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland DL13 2UYTel: 013885 28801
Web: www.northpennines.org.ukSolway Coast AONB:
Solway Coast Discovery Centre
Liddell Street
Silloth, CA7 4DDTel: 01697 333055
Web: www.solwaycoastaonb.org.ukArnside and Silverdale AONB:
The Old Station Building
Arnside
Carnforth, LA5 OGHTel: 01524 761034
Web: www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.ukBritish Trust Conservation Volunteers (BTCV ):
All round work expertise, volunteer teams, insurance and tools.
Sedum House
Mallard Way
Doncaster
DN4 8DBTel: 01302 388 883
Email: information@btcv.org.uk
Web: www.btcv.org.ukCumbria Wildlife Trust:
Voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria. Bats, Hay meadows, ecologists, practical advice, volunteers, ground work skills.
Plumgarths
Crook Road
Kendal
Cumbria LA8 8LXTel: 01539 816300
Email: mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Web: www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.ukCumbria Woodlands:
Staff at Cumbria Woodlands can help you get expert woodland management and tree planting advice. Grant aid advice.
Lower Mill House
Stavely Mill Yard
Cumbria LA8 9LRTel: 01539 822140
Email: info@cumbriawoodlands.co.uk
Web: www.cumbriawoodlands.co.ukEden Rivers Trust:
Advice, research, habitat restoration and education support
Units O&Q
Skirsgill Business Park
Penrith, CA11 ODPTel: 01768 866788
Email: office@edenriverstrust.org.uk
Web: www.edenriverstrust.org.ukFederation of City farms and Community Gardens:
Supports, represents and promotes community managed farms and gardens across the UK.
The Green House
Hereford St
Bristol BS3 4NATel: 0117 9231800
Email: admin@farmgarden.org.uk
Web: www.farmgarden.org.ukFlora Locale:
Knowledge banks on all things to do with native species including seed and plant suppliers.
Postern Hill Lodge
Marlborough
Wiltshire SN8 4NDTel: 01672 515723
Email: info@floralocale.org
Web: www.floralocale.orgGreen Space:
Works to improve parks ands green spaces by raising awareness, involving communities
Caversham Court
Church Road
Reading RG4 7ADTel: 0118 946 9060
Email: info@green-space.org.uk
Web: www.green-space.org.ukGroundwork North East and Cumbria:
2 Market St
Cockermouth
CA13 9NJTel: 01900 825215
Web: www.northeast.groundwork.org.uk/what-wedo/in-your-area/in-cumbria.aspxLake District National Park Authority:
Ranger teams, grant schemes, volunteer teams and tools
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria LA9 7RLTel: 01539 724555
Email: hq@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Web: www.lake-district.gov.ukRoyal Society for the Protection of Birds RSPB:
Range of publications, rangers and education packages
Newcastle Office
1 Sirius House
Amethyst Road
Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 7YLTel: 0300 7772 676
Web: www.rspb.org.ukSouth Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT):
Rivers, lakes and wetlands advice
Plumgarths
Crook Rd
Kendal LA8 8lXTel: 01539 816311
Web: www.scrt.co.ukThe Grasslands Trust:
Ecologist, small grants, practical advice, long term involvement
Eastleigh Works
Campbell Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire, SO50 5ADTel. 02380 650093
Web: www.grasslands-trust.orgThe National Trust:
Offer advice, training and education on their own land
The Hollens
Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria, LA22 9QZTel: 015394 35599
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.ukThe Woodland Trust:
Free trees to community groups, advice and resources
Kempton Way,
Grantham, NG31 6LL
Tel: 0845 2935689Email: woodlandcreation@woodlandtrust.org.uk
Web: www.woodlandtrust.org.ukYorkshire Dales National Park Authority:
Ecologist, ranger teams, grant schemes, volunteer teams and tools
Bainbridge
Leyburn, DL8 3ELTel: 01969 652300
Web: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk - Heritage Skills Training and Resources:
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North East Civic Trust (NECT) Heritage Skills Initiative – Cumbria:
Conservation, Regeneration & Community Development offering training in all kinds of heritage skills.
Blackfriars
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear NE1 4XNTel: 0191 232 9279
Web: www.nect.org.uk/heritage-skills-initiative/hsiprojects/hsi-cumbria-programme Local History on-line:
Web based local history data base with resources, links and information.
- Green Infrastructure:
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Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCR I):
Has experience in all research in policy and planning for the countryside and the environment of the UK. Runs an annual seminar on town and village greens and common lands
Oxstalls Campus
University of Gloucestershire
Oxstalls Lane
Longlevens
Gloucester GL2 9HWTel: 01242 714122
Email: crayfield@glos.ac.uk
Web: www.ccri.ac.uk/Index.htmGreen Infrastructure North West:
Green Infrastructure is the network of natural environmental components and green and blue spaces. The website offers an overview of the key issues and objectives affecting Green Infrastructure in the North West.
