Parks and Open Spaces

General Information on Parks and Open Spaces

Wilton Park, Hawick

Contact:

By e-mail: Contact Parks and Open Spaces
By phone: St Boswells (01835) 825111
By fax: St Boswells (01835) 825112
By letter: Scott House, Sprouston Road, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0QD

Manager:

Mr Jason Hedley

General Service Statistics:

5.72 hectares High Maintenance Grass Areas
374.9 hectares Medium Maintenance Grass Areas
35.03 hectares Low Maintenance Grass Areas
7.61 hectares Shrub Beds
48.05 hectares Woodlands
42 hectares Football/Hockey pitches
25 hectares Rugby pitches
7 ha hectares mini Football pitches
188 play areas

Principal Role:

The management and maintenance of grounds throughout the Scottish Borders, including the planning for and management of:

public parks;
play areas and their design, inspection and maintenance;
allotments
cemetery, green space, woodland and sports ground issues;
two plant producing nurseries;
the co-ordination and support of local civic award schemes;
consultation with a wide range of users in the daily management of green space;
a significant trading operation, providing grounds maintenance to a range of clients including Business, Registered Social Landlords and other various private customers

Impact on Public Safety:

Ensuring public open spaces/parks and related facilities are fit for purpose

Principal Documents:

Council Corporate Plan
Environmental Services Business Plan
Tourism Strategy
Open Space Audit,
APSE Performance Networks Performance Reports

Principal Legislation:

EU Legislation for Play Equipment (BS EN 1176/1177 for manufacture/supply: BS EN 1176 for inspections)
Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Performance Measures:

Corporate Plan Key Performance Indicators:

CPK37 Upgrade Play Areas

CPK40 Civic Awards

Part of Technical Services Division:

Environmental Services

Head of Service:

Mr John Byford

Administrative, Professional, Technical & Clerical Employees:

Manual Employees

Equivalent of 110.25 full time staff

Useful Links:

Public Parks and Floral Displays
Gardens
Play Areas and Equipment
Allotments

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