West Midlands Parks Forum Business Plan 2003 – 2005

In 2003 the executive of the forum produced a business plan based on the results of the members survey. This document sets out our aims and objectives as

• Promote the regeneration, management and sustainable future of parks and green spaces in the West Midlands.
  
  
• Raise the quality standard of parks and green spaces in the West Midlands and support and promote national benchmarking and quality schemes such as the Green Flag Award and the ILAM Greenspace Award
  
  
• Promote development of existing and creation of new parks and greenspaces in the West Midlands to reflect the needs and aspirations of all residents and visitors.
  
  
• Promote the role of the West Midlands parks and green spaces in supporting crosscutting agendas such as health and well being, liveability, sustainability, quality of life and regeneration.
  
  
• Maintain and improve a network of members for the exchange of expertise, experience and information.
  
  
• Identify, promote and disseminate good practice in planning, design, maintenance and management of parks and green spaces in the West Midlands.
  
  
• Represent the concerns of the West Midlands’ Parks Forum in response to National and Regional consultations and initiatives.
  
  
• Advocate the case for adequate revenue funding for parks and green spaces in local authority budgets and national spending reviews.
  
  
• Promote higher standards in skills and training for those responsible for planning, maintaining and managing West Midlands’ parks and green spaces.
  
  
• The document also sets out our 3 year action plan.