Bray Municipal District has launched a pilot Community Open Space Enhancement Scheme for Public Spaces and Green Areas in Residential Districts.
The Elected Members of Bray Municipal District introduced this new initiative in order to enhance the community’s experience of increased use, and improvement of, public spaces immediate to their own residential environment.
A lot of these spaces are often underutilised in terms of their intended visual and social function. Enhancement measures could include biodiversity enhancement, planting, community gardens, seating areas, play areas, football areas, meeting areas for young and old to simply meet up.
Welcoming this initiative, the Cathaoirleach of Bray MD, Cllr Erika Doyle, stated: “I would like to encourage all Residents’ Associations within the Bray Municipal District who have an interest in exploring the enhancement or functional improvement of open spaces and to offer a community space that facilitates pride of place, fosters positive community engagement to consider submitting an application under this new scheme.”
Lorraine Gallagher, District Manager, Bray MD, added: “I am delighted that the Bray Municipal District Members have allocated funding for this worthwhile project, which is a very innovative approach in the delivery of improved open spaces by collaborating closely with residents associations within the district.”
Application forms and further details can be requested by emailing BrayMD@wicklowcoco.ie.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 9th June 2023.