News from Parks

Oadby Town Forum Feedback


Oadby, start of The ParadeThank you to everyone who attended the recent Oadby Town Forum meeting.

At the meeting it was agreed to request that the County Council, who are in charge of winter gritting, provide more grit bins across the area. It was also agreed that the seating in Ellis Park should be improved.

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Revamp of Parks and Open Spaces


Cllr Sarah Dickinson, Naveed Alam & Morag Stern with the new gym equipment at Uplands Park

(l-r) Cllr Sarah Dickinson, Naveed Alam & Morag Stern with the new gym equipment at Uplands Park

New outdoor gym equipment was unveiled at Uplands Park, Oadby on 14th February. The equipment is to in addition to other developments of open spaces and parks in Oadby over the last few years.

The Liberal Democrats are committed to the upkeep and development of our local open spaces so that they continue to be a true asset for local residents. The Lib Dem majority Oadby and Wigston Borough Council have installed more litter bins, dog litter bins and benches.

2010 was a very successful year for the Borough. We achieved a Gold Award in our category and were also category winners. Brocks Hill Primary School also achieved a Gold in the regional Best School Garden competition.