Coleford Town Council – Bells Field Recreation Area

THE DESIGN PROPOSALS FOR BELLS FIELD RECREATION AREA HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED THROUGH EXTENSIVE PUBLIC CONSULTATION TO PROVIDE NEW LEISURE AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

THE SITE HAS BEEN ASSESSED FOR WHAT IT CAN OFFER THOSE WHO LIVE IN COLEFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE OBJECTIVE HAS BEEN TO FILL GAPS IN THE CURRENT PROVISION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE TOWN WHILE ENHANCING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMNT AND HIGHLIGHT THE HERITAGE OF THE AREA.
AIMS CAN BE SUMMARISED AS FOLLOWS:

1. PROVIDE AN ATTRACTIVE AND APPEALING OUTDOOR RECREATION DESTINATION
2. PROVIDE ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE
3. ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING AND PROMOTE FITNESS
4. ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY
5. PROVIDE FLEXIBLE EVENTS SPACE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
6. USE ART FEATURES TO REFLECT LOCAL HERITAGE