Shipston Town Council considers options for new green spaces in Shipston

Exciting proposals for two potential projects to enhance public open spaces in Shipston are currently being considered by Shipston Town Council.

With a planning application about to be submitted for a care home and extra care housing on Tilemans Lane, the council has been asked to consider options for section 106 funding for open spaces should the application be approved. Initial ideas for two schemes were put forward at the August council meeting, one to improve the open space at Mill Street car park and one to create a new tranquility garden at the London Road Cemetery.

The Mill Street option would include landscaping the green area, clever planting and the creation of hedgerow ‘windows’ to allow people to enjoy the views across the river. Additional seating could also be installed to create an attractive area for picnics, making a welcoming space for residents and visitors alike. 

The idea of a tranquillity garden at the London Road Cemetery was sparked by a similar project in Stratford. The garden would be a peaceful place to visit and remember loved ones, with space for ash burial pots or the scattering of ashes and quiet areas for reflection. There would also be the option to purchase memorial plaques which would be carefully situated around the garden. 

Mayor, Ronnie Murphy, said: “Both ideas would be of real benefit to Shipston, offering people of all ages the opportunity to spend more time outdoors, relaxing and enjoying beautiful and peaceful surroundings. We are currently looking into the costs to find out what is possible should the funding become available, including whether both schemes could be progressed over time. We will keep residents updated on the next steps.”

In the meantime, St Edmund’s Church is helping to provide access to green spaces in the town by once again opening up its churchyard, following a very successful trial in June. The churchyard will be open daily from 9am to 5pm on the 10th to 30th September.

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