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£2.3m for West Reservoir
A more accessible, active and biodiverse West Reservoir could soon take shape after Hackney Council secured £2.3m in funding to deliver a project to improve it for local residents.
Made up of £700,000 from the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) Green and Resilient Spaces Fund, and £1.6m secured from developers, the project aims to: better connect West Reservoir with the local community and other green spaces, including the nearby Wetlands; increase biodiversity; and, improve facilities at West Reservoir.
Subject to engagement with local organisations and residents, the project could deliver a new accessible green space for local residents on the east side of the reservoir, allowing people to circulate around the perimeter of the reservoir, a new accessible bridge across New River, improved landscaping and wildlife habitats, and more accessible walking and cycling routes. More.
River Lea Improvements
Thank you to the Wildlife Gardeners of Haggerston who have been hard at work planting reed beds and protected loggery habitats along the banks of the River Lea. The project aims to protect the banks of the river from erosion and compaction, and improve habitat for local wildlife. The project is being funded by the GLA's 'Grow Back Greener' fund, Hackney Council and the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority.
Springfield Park
The fit out of the cafe in Springfield Park is coming along nicely, with the counter now fully installed.
Haggerston Litter Pickers
Thank you to a group of students from Sebright Primary School who recently founded the 'Haggerston Litter Pickers'. The children had their first session in March, and had loads of positive comments from passers by. They collected three big bags of litter - and then had a picnic and a play in the playground! If you wish to join in, all junior volunteers accompanied by an adult are welcome every Sunday from 11am, starting near the farm and working around to the playground.
GoodGym
GoodGym are a community of people who get fit by doing good. They run, walk, and cycle to help local community organisations and isolated older people by doing practical tasks. In this month's newsletter, we interview Joel Wiles, Area Activator for Hackney. Read more about what Joel does, and how you can get involved.
Abney Park
Work to repair the chapel in Abney Park is coming on nicely with the restoration of the window frames at the top of the building. Work is about to start on the lodges roofs, excavating a trench for services to the Chapel, work on the sewage and gas connections and further rendering in the chapel.
Local artist Piotr Frac is also hard at work creating the brand new stained glass windows which will be installed in the chapel's rose windows.
Work starts at Shoreditch Park
Work on the improvements to Shoreditch Park started last month, with groundwork starting for a new multi-use games area, beach volleyball court and outdoor gym. More details about the improvements can be seen at hackney.gov.uk/shoreditch-park.
Clissold Running Track
Thank you to the volunteers who helped us top up the running track in Clissold Park last month. If you would like to come and help out yourself, the next session is on 8 April at 2pm. Register here.
London Fields
A big thank you to London Fields User Group who recently planted up the 'Flower Sellers' sculpture in London Fields - it looks fantastic! The User Group are also starting up their weekly litter picks in April.
Walkingtogether
Two brand new walks are being launched soon as part of the Council's Walkingtogether programme. On 7 April, a weekly walk launches in Millfields Park, and on 9 May there will be a new regular evening walk in Clissold Park. Walkingtogether is a programme of free wellbeing walks across Hackney managed by the Council's Leisure and Physical Activity Team. For more information on how to get involved, visit hackney.gov.uk/walking
Photos
Japanese Sakura blossom in Springfield Park
Spring in Millfields, by. Elaine
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