APSE Southern Region Parks & Open Spaces Seminar 2018

Tuesday 27th November 2018

Regent's University London, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4NS

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Seminar Objectives:

APSE is pleased to announce this unique opportunity to consider the future provision of local parks, opportunities for civic enterprise within parks services and quality matters in the day-to-day management of parks and green space assets.

Set within the picturesque surroundings of Regents Park in Central London, the day will include case studies of income generation, maximising return on investment in park amenities and explore how we might harness the power of community partnerships and the support of local parks champions to enhance green space service provision. We will also explore how we can deliver excellence in events management, care of freshwater habitats and create a compelling offer for residents to encourage engagement in green exercise.

Speakers include Paul O’Brien, APSE Chief Executive and Chair of the Knowledge & Skills Work stream (Parks Action Group) discussing future financial models for delivery, Nick Grayson, Climate and Change Sustainability Manager at Birmingham City Council unpacking the potential of Ecosystems Services in Cities and Sean Flesher, Chief Officer – Parks and Countryside at Leeds City Council, outlining the Council’s steps towards delivering 1 million of net income in 2018 & 2019 through parks amenities and fundraising initiatives.

With the combined benefit of expert input and lessons learned from entrepreneurial sector trailblazers, we look forward to welcoming you to Regents Park to explore with like-minded colleagues the sustained future provision of public parks.

Who should attend:

•Chief executives
•Elected Members
•Service Directors
•Parks and grounds maintenance professionals
•Horticulture, landscape, green space professionals
•Policy Officers
•Trade union representatives
•Parks/landscape consultants
•Academic researchers
•Contractors and suppliers
•Voluntary organisations

The Venue:   

Regent’s University London

Inner Circle, Regent’s Park

London NW1 4NS

Venue Access:

By road - The M40 joins Marylebone Road. A1/M1 via Camden. Parking is available at the venue at £15/day and on the Inner Circle at £2.50/hr.
By rail - Euston, Paddington and King’s Cross Rail stations are within a 5-10 minute taxi ride.
By tube - Baker Street is the nearest tube station. If walking from Baker Street tube station take the Marylebone Road exit. Follow the road towards Madame Tussauds. Turn left at York Gate. This road will lead you directly to the University main entrance on left hand side.

Seminar Presentations:

The Future of England's Parks - Paul O'Brien, Chief Executive, APSE, & Chair of the Knowledge & Skills work stream - Parks Action Group

A Natural Capital Future for Parks - Nick Grayson, Climate Change & Sustainability Manager, Birmingham City Council

Pond Management: Protecting Freshwater Habitats - Dr Jeremy Biggs, CEO, Freshwater Habitats Trust

Events in Parks & Open Spaces - Sue Finnigan, APSE Associate

Camden's Green Gyms - Caroline Birchall, Nature Conservation Officer, Camden Council

The Leeds Parks Service - Approach to Civic Enterprise - Mike Kinnaird, Development Manager, & Tony Stringwell, Recreational Development Manager, Leeds City Council

"Bringing The Nursery back to life"- The Rose Garden Nursery, Thornes Parks, Wakefield - Roger Parkinson, BEM Volunteer, Wakefield Metropolitan District Council