07-03-2025
Funding bid for improvements to park in Derby
A council is hoping to secure funding to preserve the heritage of a city City Council bosses have highlighted seven areas in order to improve Darley council has put in a bid for £250,000 from the National Lottery and aims to combine it with £165,000 from Section 106 funding from plans include making the park more accessible, refurbishing the play area and introducing new activities and events.
Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, cabinet member for leisure, said the bid was to enable the authority to preserve the park's heritage whilst bringing in more people.
The plan includes:
Refurbishing the play areaEducational content about the park and its role within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage SiteImproving the park's footpaths and access to the Hydrangea Garden and Wildlife GardenRefurbishing Ada's seat - a memorial to the founding family of Darley MillsNew plantingProviding activities and events such as heritage tours to increase visitorsTraining for park volunteers
Onuoha added: "Darley Park is a much-loved, historic green space. "This is a great opportunity to maximise the available funding to allow us to make a significant investment in the park, making it more accessible, educational, and enjoyable for everyone."We're aiming to preserve its heritage while creating new opportunities for visitors to connect with nature and our city's rich history."
