Posted by rylands on June 18th, 2008 in The 2006/2007 Lottery Bid, The Archives
As reported in the Stretford and Urmston Messenger Wednesday 17th June 2008 2pm(View the Article)
THE historic Longford Park is in need of a massive facelift - and needs your help.
The Friends of Longford Park and Trafford Council are aiming to put forward a £2 million lottery bid in September to breathe new life into the park - and they need public support to impress the decision makers on how much the park matters to local residents.
Work is already ongoing, with £80,000 being spent on the children’s playground, and £700,00 has already been put aside to match fund any successful bid.
There are already impressive plans to revitalise the park, including the Japanese garden, pet’s corner and the art deco bowls shelters, but the Friends now want to hear from the public on what they would like to see.
The Friends’ AGM meets at Longford Stadium, Longford Park on June 26, starting at 7.30pm. All welcome
Posted by rylands on June 14th, 2008 in Recent Events
Our annual Quiz night commences at 8pm at the Longfords Suite (adjacent to the Trafford Athletics stadium).
Fully licensed Bar, Quiz, Raffle and excellent Hot pot supper available (including vegetarian option).
Tickets £7 each including supper £2.50 admission only
Advance tickets from Bob 286 6979 or Margaret 865 6064
All proceeds raised in aid of the Friends of Longford Park. Please join us …
Posted by rylands on June 13th, 2008 in Recent Events
A welcome return for the Christmas Carols, commencing at 2pm at the Longfords Suite (adjacent to the Trafford Athletics stadium).
Children’s Craft Activities will complement the Carols.
A Raffle will be held
Mulled wine and Mince Pies available for purchase
** If you are a performer and can help out at this event we would love to hear from you (phone 061 865 6030) **
Posted by rylands on June 3rd, 2008 in The 2006/2007 Lottery Bid
The following news release was issued by Trafford Council on the 3rd June 2008 :-
Trafford Council remain determined to succeed on their re application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the £2 million ‘Parks for People’ bid for the restoration of Longford Park.
Trafford Council are undeterred by their first rejected submission for funding and emphasise the bid was highly competitive and it is not uncommon for bids to be rejected at first submission. The case officer from Heritage Lottery Fund recommended the bid for approval to the board of HLF trustees recognising Trafford submitted a high quality bid with strong community involvement, strong financial viability and high matching fund levels with key criteria’s being met at the highest possible level.
The council could not have developed and submitted a high quality bid without the support, effort and hard work from the numerous partners and park users who supported the application. All the information and support the council has received through letters, consultations or with community activities and events at the Park are invaluable in showing the HLF trustees that Longford Park is deserving of major funding support.
Executive councillor, Jonathan Coupe said: “Council officials have been working closely with senior Heritage Lottery Fund officials. A fresh submission will be made in September to present an even better quality bid focused on local need and reflecting the parks past and its future. The full support and commitment from the local community has been a real strength which HLF have recognised. To be successful in our second attempt we will need to draw on this local commitment and we ask everyone to rally behind a bid that has stiff national competition”
Chair of Friends of Longford Park, Angela Elphick said: “The council have worked very hard over the past two years preparing the bid and the council have kept Friends of Longford Park updated with consultations through out”
To make sure Trafford has the best possible bid, council officials will be at the Stretford Neighbourhood Forum on the 10th June to speak with the local community and to provide further updates on the progress of the HLF bid and wider parks updates in partnership with the Friends of Longford Park.
Posted by rylands on June 2nd, 2008 in The 2006/2007 Lottery Bid
Heritage Lottery Bid Update
On the 16th May a source from Trafford Council informed us that the heritage/lottery bid for Longford Park has been rejected.
The Friends of Longford Park are grateful for the efforts of Trafford Council in preparing this bid. We are though extremely disappointed that the bid has failed and very concerned for the future of Longford Park.
Users of the park are concerned about the state of the play areas, broken walls, eroded paths, graffiti, the toilet facilities, safety issues and the neglect of the ornamental gardens.
Trafford Council are seeking to submit another bid in the autumn. The Friends of Longford Park would like to actively support this new bid.
Regardless of the possible success of a future lottery bid we would like assurances from Trafford Council that they will actively work now to address many of the pressing issues that concern users of Longford Park.
