by John Prince
Proposals to breathe new life into an underused area of Hall Garth Park in Hornsea have taken a step forward, with councillors agreeing to commission initial designs and investigate grant funding for the scheme.
Hornsea Town Council has approved a £3,000 quotation for design work and a site survey of the Nursery Gardens, with the aim of transforming the area into an attractive, practical and low-maintenance space for the community.
The decision followed a report from Cllr Julie Kemp, who outlined details of a recent site meeting and proposals for the site.
Councillors agreed that initial designs should be prepared before a public consultation takes place, allowing residents, families and regular park users to have their say on the plans.
Cllr Kemp welcomed the decision, saying: “I was very pleased that at its meeting on Monday, Hornsea Town Council agreed to my suggestion to investigate grant funding and prepare initial development plans for a scheme to transform the Nursery Garden area of Hall Garth Park.
“The primary goal of the project is to convert the underutilised space into a functional, low-maintenance area that offers a significant improvement for the local community.
“When the council begins drafting its initial proposals, public consultation is being prioritised as an integral part of the development process. This approach will ensure that local residents, families and regular park users can actively shape the future of the garden.
“Crucially, the council is also prioritising the investigation of external grant opportunities so that hopefully the potential scheme can be successfully delivered at little or no cost to Hornsea ratepayers.”
The project remains at an early stage, with no final design or timetable agreed.
The council will now proceed with the initial survey and design work, while exploring potential sources of grant funding to help turn the proposals into reality.
