Green Infrastructure Strategy and Action Plan 2024
Consultation
Melton Borough Council is developing a new Green Infrastructure Strategy and Action Plan. We invite you, residents, local businesses, community groups and other organisations, to share your views and thoughts on the current state of green and blue spaces in the Borough of Melton.
This consultation runs from 26 July 2024 to 6 September 2024.
What green infrastructure is
Green Infrastructure (GI) is defined in the National Planning Policy Framework as a network of multi-functional green and blue spaces and other natural features in urban and rural areas. Together, this network of green and blue spaces can deliver a wide range of environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for nature, climate, local and wider communities and prosperity. Green Infrastructure is often also referred to as Green and Blue Infrastructure.
A GI network can include street trees, green roofs/walls, parks, private gardens, allotments, sustainable drainage systems, through to wildlife areas, woodlands, wetlands and natural flood management functioning at local and landscape scale. Linear GI includes roadside verges, green bridges, field margins, rights of way, access routes, and canals and rivers. Different from open spaces, GI includes all public and private green and blue spaces.
Why green infrastructure is important
Well designed and managed Green Infrastructure (GI) generates multiple benefits for people and nature and creates greener, healthier places to live that supports a more productive economy. GI is important for:
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Nature rich and beautiful places
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Active and healthy places
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Thriving and prosperous places
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Improved water management
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Resilient and climate positive places
Green Infrastructure provides an opportunity to link with Biodiversity Net Gain, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, Nature Recovery Network, and Natural Capital.
Watch this short explainer film by Natural England to find out more about what green infrastructure is and why it matters: Natural England video.
Why your views matter
Have your say to help shape the future of the Borough of Melton. Participating in this consultation is an opportunity to signpost what you think is important for your quality of living. Your experiences are vital for us to assess the current state of green infrastructure in the borough, and to explore any opportunities for new green infrastructure provisions and partnerships.
What this consultation entails
We will ask you a series of questions about your use of green infrastructure in and around the borough and your appreciation of the existing green infrastructure. We will also ask you who you think could or should be involved in green infrastructure management in the Borough of Melton. This consultation asks you about the following:
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Existing green infrastructure within and around the Borough of Melton;
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Your use of green infrastructure within and around the Borough of Melton;
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The accessibility of green infrastructure in the Borough of Melton;
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Who could or should be involved in green infrastructure management in the Borough of Melton.
Your answers are strictly confidential and will be processed anonymously.
Taking part
You can join the consultation by completing the online response form. The Google Form opens in a new screen.
Alternatively, you can collect a paper response form from the following locations:
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Melton Borough Council Parkside Office reception;
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Melton Mowbray Library;
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Bottesford Library; or
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Your local Parish Council (upon request).
Return paper response forms by post to Planning Policy, Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1GH.
All responses must be received by Friday, 6 September 2024, 12 noon.
More information
Do you have any other questions? Consult these answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
You can also reach out for further information or advice by phoning 01664 502502 or emailing planningpolicy@melton.gov.uk.