Mission Statement
The Greenways Countryside Project will work with its partners, local communities, local businesses and individuals to protect and enhance green space in Ipswich and its neighbouring parishes, for the benefit of local people and wildlife. Aims and Objectives
To promote the strategic development of open space in Ipswich and its neighbouring parishes through the statutory planning p
rocess and assist with the implementation of local authority Open Space Strategies. To develop opportunities for local people to better enjoy high quality green space near to their homes. To fully involve local people and businesses in caring for their local environment so encouraging a sense of “ownership”. In particular supporting voluntary groups, individuals and the wider community in their efforts to improve their environment. To protect and enhance wildlife biodiversity, landscape quality and cultural heritage/archaeology by supporting local communities and where feasible offering practical assistance. To provide opportunities for lifelong learning about the local environment through targeted events and activities. To work with partners, local communities, landowners, other organisations and agencies in order to minimise land use conflicts in the urban fringe. In order to achieve these aims, the Project will operate three guiding principles:
Partnership with local communities, interest groups, businesses, land owners and government agencies. Integration with the work of existing and new partners seeking to manage and improve open space provision in the area. Co-operation by involving as many different interests as possible in all aspects of our work.
