Peel Park Stage 2 submisison Parts 2 3c 3d 4 6c

Second Round Application

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Second Round Application Version 11

Summary

Name of your organisationSalford City Council

Project titleIn no more than 15 words, please choose a title which you think best describes your project. This will be seen externally, on our website and by our decision makers so please ensure that you choose a title that you are happy for a wide range of people to see. Peel Park, Salford

Reference numberPP-13-06497

Date received27/02/2015

Project summaryIn no more than 150 words, summarise your project. We will use this text to tell people about your project, including our decision takers. In 1846 Peel Park became one of the UK’s first civic parks.

Since then the Park’s role has diminished and its heritage importance has been devalued. Strategically located less than 1 kilometre from Manchester City Centre and adjacent to the University of Salford, Salford Museum and Art Gallery and The Meadows, Peel Park is surrounded on all sides by a transformational regeneration agenda. Over 7000 new homes and 20,000 residents will be within walking distance of it in the next ten years. The aim is to reconnect a growing population back to Salford’s social history and heritage value. The Park will become the main civic open space for the cities of Salford and Manchester. Restoration will focus on the Victorian concept of combining recreation, health and learning - providing new skills, activities and education. Peel Park will once again be “A Park for the People”

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Section one: Your organisation 1a Address of your organisation: Address line 1 Unity House Address line 2 Swinton Civic Centre Address line 3 Swinton Town / city Salford County Postcode M27 5FJ

1b Is the address of your project the same as the address in 1a? No

Enter the address of your project. Please use the post code look up button to find your address so that the Local Authority and Constituency information is generated in the boxes below.

Address line 1 Peel Park, The Crescent Address line 2 Address line 3 Town / city Salford County Greater Manchester Postcode M5 4PD

Local Authority within which the project will take place Address Not Verified

Constituency within which the project will take place Address Not Verified

1c Details of main contact person Name Jackie Ashley

Position Senior Project Manager

Is the address of the main contact person the same as the address in 1a? No

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Enter the address of the main contact person: Address line 1 C/o Salford Community Leisure Ltd, Head Office Address line 2 Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton Address line 3 Swinton Town / city Salford County Greater Manchester Postcode M27 5DA

Daytime phone number, including area code 0161 779 6043

Alternative phone number 07515 188 242

Email address [email protected]

1d Describe your organisation's main purpose and regular activities Salford City Council is a local authority at the heart of the Manchester City Region with a City Mayor, and is a leading player driving the economic resurgence of the Manchester City Region

The city council employs approximately 8,700 people and is divided up into five service groups which collectively deliver the council's priorities and regeneration agenda. These service groups are: • Environment and Community Safety • Children's Services • Community, Health and Social Care • Customer and Support Services • Regeneration

The Environment and Community Safety Service Group has the overall responsibility for managing and developing the park. This Service Group is responsible for a host of services focused on the physical and social environment. These services include the City’s Greenspace Management & Development Team and the Grounds Maintenance Operations. This Service Group also manages community input and involvement via Community Committees and Partnership Boards. The new full-time Park Keeper post to be created as part of this HLF funded project will be based in the Environment and Community Safety Service Group.

A new city-wide vision 'Salford 2025: a modern, global city’ is now driving an ambitious regeneration agenda led by the council working closely with partners. Transforming spaces, places, delivering outstanding environmental quality and connecting people to the opportunities created – are all critical components of the city’s delivery agenda. Maximising the outstanding heritage value and, opening up opportunities for walking, cycling and recreational use are critical to this vision. Peel Park is a recognised priority for the city council within this new framework

1e The legal status of your organisation

Please select one of the following: Local authority

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If your organisation is any of the following, please provide the information shown.

Company - give registration number

Registered Charity in England, Scotland or Wales - give registration number

Charity recognised by HM Revenue and Customs in Northern Ireland - give reference number

1f Will your project be delivered by a partnership? No

1g Are you VAT registered? Yes

Please provide your VAT number 149283837

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Section two: The heritage In this section, tell us about the heritage your project focuses on and why it is valued.

2a What is the heritage your project focuses on? Located within Irwell River Park, adjacent to Salford’s Chapel Street corridor and less that 1 kilometre from Manchester City Centre, Peel Park is part of one of the largest green spaces at the heart of the conurbation. This project focuses on the original 10 ha. area of the park (see Plan 6 of the Conservation Plan).

As a pioneering park and civic amenity Peel Park has great social and cultural significance. Manchester and Salford were the first industrial cities in the world. Peel Park was one the earliest initiatives to mitigate the impact of industrialisation on all classes of citizens. Prior to the opening of the park in 1846 public parks had charges or standards of dress which excluded the “humbler classes.” Entry to Peel Park was free and generally without restriction. It pioneered the provision of civic amenities across Salford and Greater Manchester. The Park pioneered public facilities for physical activity such as sports pitches, gymnasia and equipment for games. Furthermore these included a ‘girls playground’, ‘girl’s swings’ and ‘girl’s gymnasium’; innovative opportunities for physical exercises by both sexes in an age when women were not thought to be strong enough for sport. These were well used and popular. The creation of the Museum, Art Gallery and Library in the park provided the equivalent facility for mental exercise. (H. Conway People’s Parks CUP 1991) and Peel Park features strongly in records of the industrialisation of Salford and Manchester as identified in the Conservation Plan.

The role of the park as a place of local pride and a space to be enjoyed has become lost over time as the many of its features have been removed, its management and maintenance has become fragmented, it is not connected to the buildings around it or loved by the people who use it. During the development phase of the project it has been necessary to revise elements of the Phase 1 proposals, this has been informed by the Conservation Plan, through consultation and site investigations. Resorting some key original features has not been practical due to insufficient historical remains or information being available and escalating budgetary requirements. The project will focus on restoring the original historic structure of the park to its 1890's layout as far as is practical, linking the park to its surroundings and linking people to the park through activities and interpretation so that the park can once again become a place for enjoyment, inspiration, reflection and a source of pride as was originally conceived in the 1840’s.

Opportunities to reinstate heritage features once associated with the park will be explored as part of future development of the project.

2b Is your heritage considered to be at risk? If so, please tell us in what way. The Conservation Plan identified a number of threats to the park as it exists at present (Table 4.1) and this has informed the development of the bid.

The original historic structure of the park has been diluted through loss of historic structures and features, encroachment, interruption of access routes, new paths and tree planting and the impact of new adjacent development. Together with unfocused management and poor maintenance standards the park is in a poor condition as identified in an 2014 mock green flag assessment score of 27/42.

Without addressing the need for capital investment to undertake physical improvements, developing community interest and engagement and ensuring robust management and high quality maintenance the park as a whole is in danger of becoming just a green space that people pass through on their rush to get some where else. The park will loose the very essence that inspired its creation and its heritage significance will be lost.

2c Does your project involve work to physical heritage, such as buildings, collections, landscapes or habitats? Yes

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Tell us the name of the building(s), collections, landscape or habitat area Peel Park

Do you, or a partner organisation, own the building, land or heritage items outright? Yes

Do you or a partner organisation have a mortgage or other loans secured on the property or item, or any plans to take one out? No

For landscape projects, please provide an Ordnance Survey grid reference for your landscape SJ8213699038

2d Does your project involve the acquisition of a building, land or heritage items? No

Please tick any of the following that apply to your heritage:

Accredited Museum, Gallery or Archive

Designated or Significant (Scotland) Collection

DCMS funded Museum, Library, Gallery or Archive

World Heritage Site

Grade I or Grade A listed building

Grade II* or Grade B listed building

Grade II, Grade C or Grade C(S) listed building

Local list

Scheduled Ancient Monument

Registered historic ship

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Conservation Area

Registered Battlefield

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or National Scenic Area (NSA)

National Park

National Nature Reserve

Ramsar site

Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Site (RIGS)

Special Area of Conservation (SAC) or e-SAC

Special Protection Areas (SPA)

Registered Park or Garden

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Section three: Your project In this section, tell us about your project. Make sure you include all your planned activities, and capital works if applicable.

3a Describe what your project will do. Capital Works

The structure of the park will be restored, as far as possible, to that of the 1890s with distinct areas for events, play and horticulture (Masterplan UV005215-L104 Rev D)

A. Access into the Park (Drawing UV 005215-L-PP-118)

Existing routes into the park from the terrace at the rear of the Museum from the Crescent and from the University will be retained and upgraded. Three disabled parking bays will be provided at the start of the riverside walkway. A ramped path will be provided from these to the Park Rangers Office (which includes a disabled toilet) and the middle terrace. The riverside walkway will also be DDA compliant. Digital access enhanced by WiFi coverage to support the interpretation of the park and encourage its use for study and recreation.

In addition to the works proposed as part of the HLF bid, the Irwell Footbridge is being restored with new steps and terracing into the park provided (UV 005215-114). This will link existing communities and new development on the east side of the river with the park. Landscaping of the student village will include steps and a ramped access into the park from the north.

B. Routes within the park (Masterplan UV 005215-L104 Rev D)

The pattern of paths existing in the 1890s will be retained and restored (see map 4 of the conservation plan) as far as is practical. The later riverside walkway and the path between the University and the Irwell Bridge will also be retained. Paths and lighting will be refurbished and new litter bins and seats provided.

C. Planting (Drawings UV 005215-L-PP-106 and UV 005215-L104 Rev D)

There will be selective removal of trees to open up views and create the event space. Replacement tree planting will create a boulevard along the riverbank and to help define key areas. Amenity grass in the centre of the park will be retained and restored and the banks around the park and the former bowling greens will be established as wild flower species rich grassland.

D. Sub Areas

Historic Core (Drawing 005215-L-113).

The existing quatrefoil beds will be retained and used for Victorian ornamental shrubs and bedding plants. The paths around the beds will be resurfaced with a tar spray and buff coloured chip finish. The stone edging to the paths will be exposed and re-laid as required. The sites of the fountain and sundial will be clearly identified with a view to future installation of these features or site for temporary artwork projects in conjunction with the University and Museum. It will be within the historic core that in-laid graphic text and tactile items are position to bring out the stories associated with the early Victorian era of the park.

Historic Flood Marker and Gathering Point (Drawing UV005215-110).

This is sited at the confluence of paths in the park. Unit paving and a fingerpost will mark this node as a meeting place and site for small events. The flood marker will be restored and the area around it paved. The dramatic flood stories of this park will be told via in ground graphics and tactile items set within the paved area.

Event Area: This area will be opened up to provide a location for events.

Play Area and Bowling Greens (Drawing UV 005215-122 updated)

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The existing play area will be relocated and fenced. The area will primarily be for under-10s with scope for equipment for older children to be provided in the future. The two existing sculptures will also be retained. The site of the former bowling greens provides a level space for informal play.

Capital Works Outputs Number of facilities Five Green Flag Score; 8 Appropriate provision of facilities 7 plus “Good” to “Exceptional Green Flag Score; 9 Quality of facilities 7 plus “Good” to “Exceptional Number of Landscape Features Restored Seven Lost Features Re-constructed Four Improvements to Infrastructure Ten Number of facilities for the disabled Three Area of grassland protected or created 12040m2 % of users who agree that the park feels very safe, safe or fairly safe 95% (Evaluation Plan Appendix A Ref 2 and 10A)

Activity Plan

Peel Park already hosts events and volunteering activities but the proposals provide an opportunity to greatly expand and broaden its use.

A. Park Keeper:

The appointment of a dedicated park keeper for Peel Park will be crucial to the success of the activity plan and of the project. Their role will be to coordinate the management and maintenance of the park and deliver and develop the activities programme. The Park Keeper will be based in the park in an office converted from the basement of the University’s Maxwell Building.

Activity Plan Outputs Employment : New jobs created (FTE) One Green Flag Score : 22 Community Involvement in management and development 9 “Excellent” Number of staff attending structured training activity Two (Evaluation Plan Appendix A ref 3 & 5A)

B. Formal Education

The use of the park as an educational resource for local primary schools, the Albion Academy and the University will be increased. Outputs from Formal Education No. Classes engaged: Four Local schools, 8 primary classes p.a. Number of students engaged: 230 Primary school students pa.

60 secondary school students p.a 40 University students p.a .

Green Flag Score 26: Provision of Appropriate Educational Information Seven plus (“Good” to “Exceptional”)

Number of learning partnerships formed with other organisations Six (Evaluation Plan Appendix A ref 3 & 5A)

C. Peel Back.

This is a programme of informal education geared to telling the story of the park. Many of these activities will take place with the cooperation of the Museum and Art Gallery which will host “Peel Back” exhibitions.

Outputs from “Peel Back” Number of physical on site interpretation methods: Four Number of promotional methods or tools used: Three Number of learning partnerships formed with other organisations: Six Number of “new technology” interpretations: Three

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Number of and participation in events to interpret/explain heritage: 16 Number of physical on site interpretation methods: Four Number of promotional methods or tools used: Three Number of heritage elements previously hidden now available: 53 Number of people engaging with heritage/learning activities: 1000 % of visitors who agree that they have a good understanding of the heritage value of the site: 25 % Number of people engaging with heritage/learning activities: 1000 Number of activities relating to heritage: 31 Evaluation Plan Appendix A (ref 3, 4, 6 & 10)

Unexpected finds relating to the heritage of the park will be recorded but cannot be given a target

D. Health and Recreation:

The park can be used for a range of activities to improve the health and fitness of local people and staff and students at the University. This will take the form of a self sustaining “Park Run” marked out in the park (UV005215-L-PP-135 3-2-1) and led activities such as walking and runs for a range of age groups.

Output from Health and Recreation Number and range of activities Sport/Health 330 Sport/Health activities (49%) (Evaluation Plan Appendix A (ref 10))

Volunteering:

There is considerable interest in taking part in volunteering in the park. The activity plan identifies a range of opportunities which will provide appropriate training including accredited training. These include; Gardening Club, Volunteer Rangers, Student Volunteers and voluntary time on the proposed Peel Park Management board.

Outputs from volunteering Number of volunteer events: 41 volunteer events p.a . Number of volunteer hours: 1100 plus hours pa. Management 150 hours Maintenance 180 hours Horticulture 625 hours Capital Works Marketing inc. fund raising 150 hours One off Events 150 hours (Evaluation Plan Appendix A (ref 7))

Volunteer Profile Gender: 53% Male, 48% Female Ethnicity: 82% white, 18% BME, Disability: 10% Disabled Age: Increase participation from 25-44 Volunteers at structured training: 30 p.a. (3 training session’s p.a.) Qualifications Obtained 20 p.a (Evaluation Plan Appendix A (ref 7))

E. Special Events.

Creation of the Event Space and more intensive management will allow the park to be used for more and larger events. The Activity Plan includes an opening ceremony, a local community festival in alternate years and the ‘Pink Picnic’ a popular annual LGBT festival. There is also scope for cultural events such as “Sounds from the Other City” music festival, a film festival and theatre events. The park is already used for seasonal events at Easter, Halloween and Christmas but the creation of new spaces within the park would broaden the scope and the frequency of these.

The use of the park for special events would not be confined to those in the activity plan and it is expected

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that proposals for other concerts, performances and festivals will come forward from the local community and the University.

Outputs from special events Number and % of activities that are cultural Minimum 10 events (2%). Number of participants in cultural events 1000 Number of joint events between Park and Museum 8 events (Evaluation Plan Appendix A (ref 7))

There may be scope to develop opportunities for promoters to utilise the park in the future but it is recognised that this may well be limited by physical access to the site by large vehicles and no car parking facilities. Interpretation

Interpretation is aimed at educating visitors about the significance of the park, changing their perception of the park, increasing use of the park and getting them to visit again. Interpretation takes two forms:

A. Physical Interpretation. This includes graphic panels at entrances to the park, text and tactile objects to highlight particular aspects of the park’s history for (pages 16 and 20-26 Interpretation Plan). There will be a separate signage strategy (ref UV0005215-L-Sign) which sets out the location of directional and information signs in and around the park.

B Digital Interpretation. The parks location next door to MediaCityUK, the second largest creative and digital cluster in Europe, provides access to a range of digital providers and the opportunity to work alongside key partners such as the BBC and The University of Salford. The Council will work with the BBC and is currently seeking permission to use their i- guides as a template for providing access to audio, films, images, games and quizzes. Providing another layer to enhance the visitor’s digital access to the park, the Council will work with the University to develop a 3D interactive virtual model to enable participation to visitors on and off site. QR codes will be used on the physical interpretation points to pull through the layers of content on the i-guides and within the virtual model. For example, to see a recreation of lost features, or to meet the gardener (see page 17 of the Interpretation Plan). The availability of free Wi-Fi in the park will provide an invaluable additional layer to enhance the users learning experience.

Outputs from Interpretation Number of physical on site interpretation methods Four Number of promotional methods or tools used Three Number of learning partnerships formed with other organisations Six Number of “new technology” interpretation Three Number of and participation in events to interpret/explain heritage 16 (Evaluation Plan Appendix A (ref 3)

3b Explain what need and opportunity your project will address. Heritage and significance needs

Changes made to the park over the years have been carried out in a piecemeal way addressing immediate needs without focusing upon the heritage of the park. It is therefore not surprising that the Conservation Plan’s assessment of significance considers it to be moderate. The rationale behind the Conservation Plan’s assessment is that the park has lost many of its historic features, is surrounded by modern buildings and the extensive recent tree planting. The project will address this and will re-establish the basic infrastructure on which to build. It was hoped that the archaeological survey undertaken after the completion of the conservation plan would reveal the remains of significant structures. Unfortunately the trenches excavated dispelled the belief that the park contained any archaeological gems. This result does though place a stronger emphasis on the need for interpretation of the park through its history. The Museum and Art Gallery was originally set within the park. The conservation plan talks of the significant opportunities for re-uniting the physical fabric of the park and museum. This is beyond the scope of this project but opportunities have been taken to start this process. This includes the extension of the project boundary to include the top terrace behind the Museum and tree clearance at the rear of the museum to give betters view of the park from within the building. The proposed gateway features on the Crescent are being delivered outside of this project and will re-establish the park as a key part of a cultural and civic space at the

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heart of Salford and meet the aspirations of the HLF Phase 1 bid. In the longer term, it is proposed to recreate the historic access from the front of the Peel Building to the nearby entrance to the park and consultation with the University and SMAG are already taking place to explore how this can be achieved. This will complement improvement work already undertaken on the existing entrance adjacent to the Maxwell Building alongside the River Irwell. Both of these routes are shown on the Master plan.

The activity plan proposes joint working between the park and the museum which will ensure people can experience both indoor and outdoor cultural facilities as was originally envisaged. The provision of refreshment and toilets at the museum also mean that visitors can extend their stay.

The project will continue to adhere to the historic ambitions of the park to balance historical aesthetics, focused on the central flower garden, and areas for sport and exercise. The conservation plan and other consultations state strongly a need to increase the ‘dwell time’ within the park. Opportunities to provide for informal physical activity will relate back to the park’s original purpose whilst addressing the needs of its current audience. Point 2.9.8 from the conservation plan states “the park has always offered appreciation of the horticulturists’ art combined with sporting activity, both beauty and health for the moral and physical improvement of Salford.” That this is still very valid and becomes apparent when reviewing the consultation results. Users are keen to see greater colour and variety in the park and the Friends are keen to be involved in developing a varied and interesting planting scheme, providing more volunteering and training opportunities. Strategic and community needs There are 27000 people living within walking distance of the park in over 13000 households. Many families in the area live in flats with no access to gardens or outside space other than their local park. A diverse range of communities surround the park including university students, families and BME groups. Events held in the park are popular and well attended but the need for improved facilities and maintenance standard came out strongly during consultations. The benefits to both physical and mental well being through access to quality green space is as important now as when the park was first established and this will be of key benefit of the project for the urban population.

Raised profile and better promotion of the park facilities and activities will help make the park a recreation destination of choice for households in the area. The activity plan and the role of the Park Keeper will engage people with the park and re-establish the park’s links to its communities.

Financial need

The conservation plan states “the design of the park evolved from its original appearance in 1846 to 1890, with significant re-design. It goes on to explain part of the rationale behind this was “the initial budget was insufficient, much of the money spent on land purchase”. This situation has remained consistent over its 150 year history of the park in that aspirations and needs set out in our Stage 1 bid cannot be fully realised by the funding available.

Due to increased costs not fully recognised or identified at Stage 1 it has been necessary to modify the scope of the project and increase the HLF grant request to ensure the delivery of physical works and activities can enable the park to evolve as it did when first created.

3c Why is it essential for the project to go ahead now? The importance of public parks in the UK and the civic history of Salford is increasingly recognised. The coming together of the addition of the park within the Crescent conservation area in 2008 and the formation of the Friends of Peel Parks in 2013 means the pause button has been pressed on the park's continued decline. The project development stage generated a clear vision for the park based on its heritage combined with meeting the needs of the adjoining communities. This will be lost if the project does not go ahead now and the park’s decline will continue.

A new management opportunity: The window of opportunity this project represents has resulted in the securing of funds for the uplift in management and maintenance for the next five years. The HLF bid will be crucial in providing a Park Keeper based in the park to act as a figurehead for the park. With people and organisations now engaged with the park, the formation of a healthy, sustainable Park Management Board is also a realistic proposition.

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Without appropriate management and maintenance continuing anti-social behaviour, vandalism and litter will all impact on the park. Lack of proactive management and limited horticultural operations will affect the remaining historic features and layout of the park and it is inevitable that the park will deteriorate

New audiences: The park has fundamentally lost its function as a place of recreation and is now a place of transition with most users passing through. The completion of the student village overlooking the park symbolises the growing population in the area around the park with new housing developments in progress all around, made easily accessible to the park via the opened Irwell River Bridge. For the first time people will be living immediately adjacent to the park and the time is right to invest in this open space to serve these new communities as well as the existing ones. Failure to proceed now will result in the current image of the park being engrained in these new audiences. People will find other places to go, continuing the spiral of decline.

Funding availability: The council’s overall capital programme is being halved in 2015/16. There is currently a funding commitment from Salford City Council for the capital works in the delivery phase. It is there because a bid for additional capital was made at the time of the Stage 1 submission. It would be highly unlikely that this match funding would be successfully secured if the project failed to proceed now. The project has captured a moment in time regarding obtaining council lead funding. A successful bid will built upon the investment made in the last year to the approaches to the park and the riverside walkway culminating in the restoration of the bridge across the Irwell (using the Local Sustainable Transport Fund). Failure to obtain Parks for People funding now will make many of these improvements meaningless.

Events and Activities: Although the events held during the development period have demonstrated the potential for holding popular events further development will be limited with out improvements in to the park and its infrastructure.

Maximising the regeneration opportunity: At the time of the Stage 1 submission limited match funding for the park was thought to be available from planning agreements (under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990). Continued regeneration in the surrounding area has allowed £157,000 of Section 106 monies to be identified and secured towards this project. However there is pressure on this funding from both changes in legislation around the use of Section 106 monies and demands from other projects. If the project is delayed it is unlikely that this match finding will be available.

The Council has worked closely with Community Forest Trust who has been successfully awarded a HLF heritage grant to develop the Greater Manchester's Tree Heritage. Peel Park is one of the areas included in this project and it would be advantageous to develop this further in tandem with a successful Peel Park bid.

The University of Salford is currently investing significant resources to improve their campus including better links to the park. At Stage 1 a Unilateral Undertaking from the University resulted in secure match funding. The development phase has further enhanced the university committment by both further additional monies and also significantly increased in-kind support. This additional funding is not binding as part of any development and could therefore be reconsidered if the project does not proceed.

3d Why do you need Lottery funding? Peel Park is a park of historic significance valued by local people and with a much larger potential audience For many people in the surrounding area it is the only space where they can meet play and relax but like many parks it is in need of improvement to realise its full potential.

The development phase has really re-confirmed the reasons put forward at Stage 1 as to why lottery funding is required:-

A successful bid in the Parks for People programme will help ensure the heritage status of the park is recognised. Without this avenue of funding there is a risk of continued decline with any piecemeal improvements neglecting the heritage value of the park and the likely outcome is further erosion of the heritage fabric of the park.

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Following population decline in the late 20th century the areas adjacent to the park have had a significant population increase over the last decade. A high quality ’back-garden’ is needed requiring a major capital input .

The level of decline at the park and the consequent level of investment required can only be overcome via significant external funding. In the face of the decline in the Council’s capital funding the Parks for People funding is an opportunity to deliver the project aspirations. The potential injection of funding together with the need to deliver a green flag standard park has ensured the city council has committed to an increase in revenue budgets to enable required standards to be achieved. This long term commitment will ensure that the future of the park and its heritage can be preserved. Without external input there will be no opportunities to secure the required uplift in management and maintenance funding from the city council.

The appointment of a Park Keeper is fundamental to the success of the project. The park keeper will have a key role in not only maintaining the park but raising its status. Heritage Lottery Funding provides an ideal opportunity to achieve this early in the project and ensures a platform is established from which the long term aspirations can be realised.

Interpretation is seen as a key element of this project and without lottery funding the interpretation aspect of the project will be lost and the significance of the park and its heritage will not be appreciated.

3e What work and/or consultation have you undertaken to prepare for this project and why? In mid-May 2013, engagement with the emerging Friends group became more focussed and they have made a major contribution to the proposals. As part of the project development the Friends and the working group visited Parks in Manchester and Bolton which have received HLF funding.

In June and July 2013, surveys were conducted by the Broughton Trust. A total of 528 conversations and questionnaires were completed of both park and non park users with a catchment area within 1,200m of the park.

During the development phase a number of pilot events and activities have been held in the park. Those attending the events and activities were shown proposal for the park and given the opportunity to comment.

In October 2014, 50 surveys were completed with university students and a display was put up in the Salford Museum and Art Gallery and with opportunities for visitors to leave comments. The display was then moved to the Halloween event held in the park on the evening of the 31st October 2014. On line consultation was invited and promoted through local community groups and neighbourhood forums.

The park was evaluated by qualified in house judges for a second time using the Green Flag assessment criteria. All of the information collected has informed the proposals.

A number of meetings have taken place regarding digital access to the park with the University of Salford and the BBC identifying the potential to utilise the BBC’s I-guides as a template to providing access to audio, films, images, games and quizzes. This will also provide a mechanism in capturing user generated content adding to the collection of existing stories from the 1890’s to now. Alongside this, the Council has been in discussions with the University of Salford to develop an interactive virtual model of Peel Park, allowing users to explore the park in both present day and as it was in the 1890s.

To inform the design process an access audit was commissioned and recommendations are included in the proposals.

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Section four: Project outcomes In this section, tell us about the difference that your project will make for heritage, people and communities.

4a What difference will your project make for heritage? The Management and Maintenance Plan provides clear guidelines for the maintenance regimes required. The annual budget for the maintenance of the park over the project period will be £212,000. This is in addition to the current budget of £10,400 per year. Any income made from the use of the park by concessions or private events will be rechanneled into the maintenance budget. The Council is in discussion with University of Salford to extend the responsibilities of their grounds maintenance teams to the park, reducing costs and providing locally based maintenance. The appointment of a Park Keeper based within the park will provide onsite supervision of all aspects of the maintenance of the park including volunteer engagement.

The physical work to the park will reverse the impact of reduction of maintenance. It will, use high quality, low maintenance design and materials to limit maintenance costs. The layout of the park once completed will create areas where maintenance will be concentrated, for example the historic core. The Management and Maintenance Plan proposes a management organisation which provides clear management structure which engages local stakeholder. The presence of a Park Keeper and a local management organisation will provide the basis for the more effective recruitment, training and retention of volunteer teams.

The Park and its heritage will be in better condition The masterplan for the park proposes upgrading and replacement of existing features and facilities including resurfacing of paths and steps, restoration of lighting (using LED bulbs for reduced maintenance), and replacement bins and seats. Existing tree cover which dominates the park will be better managed to open up views and remove damaged, dying or diseased trees with new trees being planted where appropriate. The play area will be relocated and the equipment replaced or refurbished. The Irwell Sculpture Trail installations will be refurbished. The beds in the historic core will be replanted.

The Heritage of the Park will be better interpreted and explained: A successful bid would provide the opportunity to inform users and the wider population of the significance of the park, its history and its features. Visitors will be shown the history of Peel Park, its significance as one of the first public parks and the context in which it was created. They will be told about the role the park has played in the history of Salford. They will learn about the flora and fauna of the park including how it was gardened in the Victorian era.

Interpretation will be provided through graphic panels which show the different areas of the park and give an overview of its history and significance. Other panels will provide a welcome to the park and give information on how to become involved in its management and maintenance as well as directional information. Paving, seating and sculpture will have integral interpretation highlighting historical and current activities in the park and encouraging greater use (see interpretation plan).

This physical interpretation will be directly linked to digital interpretation. This will be available to users of the park at digital access points. This interpretation would also be available offsite through the park website. There is considerable scope for the expansion and adaption of the digital interpretation through the life of the scheme.

The Heritage of the park will be identified and recorded: The development phase of the project has revealed more information about the history and management of the park that has hitherto been known. A key discovery has been the Head Gardeners Report Books 1874-1887 and the Park Committees reports. Press reports show the impact the park had on the lives of the community as well as a record of events and activities. More postcards have emerged in the development phase which assists in understanding the appearance of the park and its chronology (see conservation plan)

The Activity Plan provides for further recording and presentation of the finding through the Peel Back programme. This work has already been started by the Community Archive group of the Friends. Additionally the interpretation of the park presents an opportunity to provide a continuously updated record of what we know about the heritage of the park. The involvement of the University and the BBC in this project will provide

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exciting opportunities to disseminate and interpret the heritage in new ways such as a 3D visualization. There is scope for further academic research into Peel Park and a pioneering public facility

4b What difference will your project make for people? People will develop skills through volunteering, training and heritage focussed events and activities. This will result in Peel Park and the heritage being better looked after, understood and managed. Structured training activities will ensure volunteers receive accreditation in areas such as horticulture, leading walks, conservation skills and species identification.

People will have learnt about heritage through the activities plan and interpretation. The programme has been designed to meet a range of users needs; including families, young people, disabled groups and older people. Under 5s and their parents or carers will learn about the site, its significance and the role of the Park Keeper through a programme of story walks. Young people and students will be engaged by the onsite and digital interpretation. With free wifi access in the park, people will be able to find out more about the sites heritage online there and then.

People’s attitudes and behaviour will have changed towards Peel Park and its heritage. Once an underused park with a lack of facilities and low levels of maintenance through the project the park will thrive, resulting in increased visitors. Increased use and involvement will give the local community a sense of ownership for the park instilling a growing respect, appreciation and understanding of its significance. Individuals personal interests will be encouraged and catered for with photography groups, gardening clubs, sports activities and historical themed events and guided walks. People will have had an enjoyable experience through the provision of a range of facilities and activities. Park users will build relationships with the park keeper who will welcome them to the park, providing a familiar face and a uniformed presence. The Park Keeper will provide excellent customer service dealing with all enquiries rapidly as they will be based within the park.

Volunteering will create opportunities for park users to work as a team to improve their local environment. They will meet new people and forge new friendships through social interaction with others who share a common interest. Activities will provide free opportunities for families and young people to have fun outdoors, learning new skills in a high quality, well maintained park. People will have volunteered time to help manage and maintain the park, steward events, collate information, photographs and memories and record the changes taking place in the park through photography.

Volunteers will be offered training and be able to gain an accreditation. They will meet new people, learn new skills, get outdoors and get active. The friends group will continue to grow and take an active role in decision making regarding the park, its management and its future.

4c What difference will your project make for communities? Environmental impacts will be reduced through the installation of more efficient lighting and increased areas of diverse planting created. Sustainable drainage systems will be installed. Plants bought will be peat free and wildflower areas will be created from native seed. In addition to the wildflower areas new trees will be planted creating habitats for wildlife.

More people and a wider range of people will be engaged with heritage. Through the development phase of our project we gained a good understanding of who our non users are and why they do not use the park. This information has been used in the development of the activities plan and within the landscape design which will result in a more diverse audience engaging with the park and its heritage.

The local area will be a better place to work, live and visit with an attractive park to serve the community. Peel Park is a key green space within the city not only because of its historical significance but also because of its position. Peel Park provides a recreational space for many residents who live in flats or houses without gardens. In particular it is the closest park to the University of Salford and its student accommodation and members of staff place of work. Peel Park is located in a diverse area; through the project a space which meets the needs of the whole community will be created. The park will have something for everyone. The local economy will be boosted as Peel Park will become a visitor attraction. People will travel to Peel Park and as a result visit nearby businesses and services such as the Salford Museum and Art Gallery, its shop and café. Visitors will make use of the parks great transport links; the park is 2 minutes from a main bus route

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and 5 minutes from Salford Crescent train station. The activities plan will support small businesses, buying in their services to deliver sporting activities, archery and performance.

Our organisation will be more resilient through the creation of partnerships with the University of Salford, Salford Museum and Art Gallery (Salford Community Leisure), volunteer teams and local residents. A dedicated Park Keeper will ease the pressure on resources, engaging volunteers to help manage and maintain the park. Through the project relationships and projects will be developed with voluntary organisations. Additional funding will be sought from grant giving bodies and trusts to support these increasing the investment in the park and the local area.

4d What are the main groups of people that will benefit from your project?

This part of the form aims to collect the information we need to report on the range of groups who benefit from the projects that we fund.

If your project will specifically benefit a particular group or groups of people, tell us which groups by ticking all relevant boxes below. Where appropriate, relate this information directly to your Activity Plan.

If you are based In Northern Ireland, where legislation requires us to report in detail on the organisations we fund, please complete the tables in full, as applicable.

If you are based outside Northern Ireland and your project will benefit a wide range of people and not any particular group, mark this box only

Age

Disabled people (people with physical or mental problems which have a significant and long-term negative effects on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities)

Ethnic Group

Marital or civil partnership status

People with dependants (for example, children or elderly relatives)

People living in households with incomes below the national average, or people living in the most deprived local-authority wards in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Community background (Northern Ireland only)

Religious belief

Gender

Sexual orientation

4e Does your project involve heritage that attracts visitors? Yes

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What are your existing visitor numbers? 55000

How many visitors a year do you expect on completion of your project? 120000

4f How many people will be trained as part of your project, if applicable? 90

4g How many volunteers do you expect will contribute personally to your project? 1

4h How many full-time equivalent posts will you create to deliver your project? 1

Section five: Project management In this section, tell us how you will deliver your project.

Questions 5a-5d are not applicable in the delivery phase.

5e Who are the main people responsible for the work during the delivery-phase of your project? Three key people responsible for the delivery phase of our project. Jackie Ashley, Senior Project Manager will coordinate the works during the capital phase reporting directly to Annie Surtees, Principal Officer (Green Space), and the project’s client lead. Jo Regan, Senior Ranger is the project’s activity lead and will have direct management responsibility for the proposed Park Keeper. A period of transition will occur after the completion of the capital works during which the project’s ongoing management will transfer to Jo Regan. Please also refer to the attached project management structure.

5f Complete a summary timetable for the delivery phase of your project. Use the 'Add Item' button to enter additional rows.

Delivery activities

Activity Start month

Start year

End month

End year

Who will lead this activity

HLF liaison June 2015 August 2020 J Ashley to Jan 2017 & then J Regan

Landscape commission - advance tree works

June 2015 December 2015 J Ashley + landscape architect

Landscape commisssion - man works July 2015 December 2017 J Ashley + landscape architect Interpretation commission June 2015 January 2017 S Ashurst Park Keeper June 2015 August 2020 J Regan Activity plan delivery October 2015 August 2020 J Regan + Park Keeper Management & Maintenance plan realisation

January 2017 December 2027 A Surtees

Evaluation annual activities commence

January 2016 August 2020 J Regan

5g Tell us about the risks to the delivery-phase of your project and how they will be managed. Use the 'Add Item' button to enter additional rows.

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Delivery risks

Risk Likelihood Impact Mitigation Who will lead this

Additional capital costs - mainly ground condition related

Medium High Investigations have been undertaken but futhre drainage and structural survey works included. Contingency level has been reviewed

J Ashley

Increased costs of capital works due to inflation

Medium High Allowance had been increased to reflect revisied consttuction rates

J Ashley

Not gaining planning permission

Low High Advice has been sought from development control. The Friends are engaged with the proposed works, consultaion will continue

P Coe

Failure of adjacent projects to materialise

Low Medium Continue to liaise with council's regeneration team and university

J Ashley / E Davis

BBC I-guide interpretation not realised

Medium Low Alternative plan in place S Ashurst

Funding not realised for additional activities

Low Medium Council funding team will continue to look at options S Ford

Changes in personnel Medium Low Project structure and managment clearly defined A Surtees / J Ashley

5h When do you expect the delivery phase of your project to start and finish?

Project start date

Month July Year 2015

Project finish date

Month August Year 2020

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Section six: After the project ends In this section, tell us about what will happen once your project has been completed.

6a How will you maintain the outcomes of your project after the grant ends and meet any additional running costs? The park will be better managed as a result of this project:

The Peel Park Management and Maintenance Plan 2017 – 2021 (Appendix 7) sets out the partners’ commitment to preserving, protecting and maintaining this asset. The current investment by the city council of £10,400 to cover basic maintenance will increase to £51,372 annually representing an 80% enhancement. To achieve this Salford City Council will increase its contribution by £40,971 per year and has committed a total of up to £212,000 over the first 5 years of the project. In addition any income secured through concessions, events and activities will be ring fenced to Peel Park to further enhance the park. This commitment is a significant demonstration of a long term prioritisation of Peel Park by the city council.

The Management and Maintenance plan was provides a framework that will give long-term guidance and direction towards achieving a well managed and maintained park that meets Green Flag standards. The work programme will be reviewed every year to ensure that the management and maintenance responds to changing circumstances while retaining green flag objectives and standards and the plan will be reviewed every 5 years.

Attaining and retaining green flag standard for Peel Park will ensure that the investment and on going commitment to standards are delivered. The greenspace team have a wealth of experience in transforming previously rundown, underused parks into award winning sites and 3 of the team are green flag judges. The city council has budgeted for a 5 year package of maintenance funding for Peel Park and has made a long term commitment to retaining its green flag standard parks.

In order for the park to become a viable community resource and visitor destination it is important that the whole area has to function as one integrated destination and the management and maintenance of the park must not been seen in isolation. Through partnership working with SMAG, the university and other land owners the city council will ensure the management and maintenance of the surrounding area is linked into the improvement programme for the park.

The park and its heritage will be in better condition as existing facilities will be improve to a high standard. The designs have been developed in collaboration with partners, local groups and residents. Plans have been specifically developed so as to minimise on going costs. This includes ensuring materials of a high quality, hard wearing and vandal resist. Being financially realistic and cost conscious from the beginning has been crucial. This has meant being inventive, undertaking value engineering exercises and avoiding the creation of capital and revenue liabilities where possible.

The project delivery period will be a time of great transformation for the Park and the communities around it. This is a one-off opportunity for step change that will leave a lasting improvement and legacy. The way the space is used will be transformed as significant, visible, physical change over a short period of time which will raise the profile of the space and attract people to it. Activities specifically attract a wide range of people to the space, allowing them to use and enjoy it on a regular basis. Access points, way-finding and facilities will make a visit easier and far more pleasant Attitudes to the area will change as physical change and increased use mean the area is perceived as safer and more welcoming. The removal of a significant number of trees has already improved sightlines; further tree work together with increased lighting will improve the sense of security throughout the park. The presence of the park keeper will help to change attitudes to the park, increase usage and reduce problems of vandalism and anti social behaviour.

The role of the full-time Park Keeper is vital to ensuring that the park becomes a vibrant community asset and that its management and maintenance plan is implemented. Having a dedicated member of staff means that there is a clear and distinct focus for the park that will continue beyond the initial physical construction phase.

The Park Keeper post will be a key role within the Parks and Greenspace Team, the post holder will have good horticultural skills and will work closely with the Grounds Maintenance Team.

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Volunteering is at the core of building local ownership. It builds capacity, harnesses energy and enthusiasm and places the park at the centre of the community. It will also play a key role in supporting the on-going maintenance of the park. The Friends of Peel Park are keen to be actively involved in carrying out practical management within the park and along with university students and other interest groups the park keeper role will ensure that everyone can play an active part in the ongoing duty of care for the park.

The Activity Plan, (Appendix 6) describes in detail the range of activities that will be undertaken to train people to look after and care for the park and promote its heritage.

Community involvement will be the core of all activity and decision-making. This is critical to ensure that Peel Park is valued and used by the community in the longer term. The level of local commitment and community involvement can only grow during the delivery period and will be developed and supported by the park keeper and Parks and Greenspace Team. The legacy of this project will be the development of the Peel Park Management Board drawing together expertise from Salford City Council, the local community and external partners to set the strategic direction, objectives and delivery for the future.

6b Tell us about the main risks facing the project after it has been completed and how they will be managed. Use the 'Add Item' button to enter additional rows.

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After project risks

Risk Likelihood Impact Mitigation Risk Owner Change in membership or reduced engagement from Friends Group

Medium High Coninue active engagement in development and decision making of project and its future development

Jo Regan / Park Keeper

Lack of co-ordination with Salford University

Medium Medium Continue to liaise Annie Surtees

Unable to secure funding for wider ( non HLF) development of adjacent land

Low Medium Wider environmental improvements delayed. Schedule of potential funding sources for individual elements of the project have been prepared.

Annie Surtees/ Elaine Davis

Change in leadership at the council

Low Low Potenail changes in priorities for parks. The elected City Mayor is in place until May 2016. The project has cross party approval and support.

Ben Dolon, Strategic Director

Reduced volunteer numbers limited the number of projects that can be delivered

Low Medium Good engagement by park keeper, review of programme if required and joint working with local groups eg Broughton Trust


Community fail to engage with the project

Low High Park Keeper role will be instrumental in delivery and will build on good relationships with local groups and community representatives. Maximise existing experience of engaging local people and volunteers


External factors affecting partnerships i.e. changes in satffing / cuts to service

Medium Medium Inability to deliver project or may have to readdress partnerships. Previous work has developed effective partnerships which will strengthen ability to adapt.

Annie Surtees

Increase requirements and cost of on going maintenance

Medium Medium Increased costs due to rectifying damage have been built into the managment and maintenance programme. Greenspace Team have high level of experience of dealing with problem and managing accordingly

Annie Surtees

Changes in technology result in additional cost to update interpretation

High Medium Work with partners to ensure technology is kept up to date

Jo Regan

Lack of interest of promoters using events space and therefore no income generated

Medium Medium Initial estimates for income kept low, to be reviewed as project develops and opportunities come on board


Failure to achieve Green Flag Award

Low High Increased managment and maintenance costs established and secured, ensure active involvement of friends and volunteers. Experienced green space team able to offer additional support and resources if necessary

Annie Surtees

Clarity of role for park keeper/ maintenance team

Medium Medium Establish clear respective roles and good liaison between park keeper and grounds mainteance team

Jo Regan

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6c How will you evaluate the success of your project from the beginning and share the learning? Appendix B of the Evaluation Plan gives a summary of the methods to be used to record the project. Specific resources have been set aside throughout the life of the project to carry out monitoring and evaluation.

Visitor numbers are provided by two automatic counters at the busiest entrances. These will be retained and used for the life of the project. Location was determined by a “Calibration Survey”; a manual count of visitor numbers carried out in May 2014. This will need to be repeated as the park changes (see Appendix C of the Evaluation Survey). Use of websites and/or apps and the number of downloads will be measured by recorded. An initial Green Flag application will be submitted once capital works in the parks are completed and then made annually for seven consecutive years.

The most effective surveys are face-to-face interviews with visitors and residents. This was used at the pre-application stage. These are expensive to run and cannot be used every year. A full survey will be run at the end of the project. Visitor surveys can be carried out by volunteers or through postal or online questionnaires. The Evaluation Plan suggests a range of surveys.

The Evaluation Plan also requires surveys of audiences at events and activities to determine their response to the activity and the type of audience engaged. Requirements for capturing volunteer numbers and demographics are also set out. We also need to “tell the story” of the project beyond hard statistics. A historical reference has been the Head Gardener’s Records. A similar ‘Park Keepers Daybook’ is proposed in the evaluation plan to record the restoration of the park. Media such as photography films and stories can be used to record the changes to the park and the impact on users (e.g. “before and after” photographs by a local photography group). Records will be retrievable for the final evaluation and future projects.

The basic means of reporting are the Annual Parks for People Monitoring Return every February. At the end of the project the Evaluation Report describes the overall impact. Evaluation will rely on the Park Keeper whose responsibilities are set out in the evaluation plan. Activity managers and the park keeper will provide qualitative information about the impact the project has had on individuals, groups, and the community. The annual return provides the focal point for evaluation but data has to be collected throughout the year. Continuous evaluation can indicate whether targets have been achieved or adjusted and justify changes. Progress against targets provides motivation and encouragement for the team and provides positive stories for the press and politicians.

The achievements of the project will be reported monthly to the managing group. This could be distributed widely using newsletters, notices within the park, blogs and website/Facebook entries. An annual evaluation report would also be produced for the managing group, City Mayor and Salford City Council.

Section seven: Project costs In this section, tell us how much it will cost to deliver your project.

There is a limit of 20 words per 'description' section when completing the cost tables. A more detailed explanation and breakdown of your costs should be provided as part of your supporting documentation. Please see Section nine: Supporting documents within the programme application guidance for further information.

Questions 7a-7c are not applicable in the delivery phase.

7d Delivery-phase capital costs

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Cost Heading Description Cost VAT Total Purchase price of items or property

0

Repair and conservation work Clearance, site establishment, terraces, stairs & landings, access and sculpture

612,985 0 612,985

New building work Play area, lighting, seating, drainage, wayfinding, signage, Wi-Fi, physical interpretation, events space

412,913 0 412,913

Other capital work Footpaths, circulationworks and 3D interpretation model 286,750 0 286,750 Equipment and materials 0 Other Preliminaries 157,733 0 157,733 Professional fees relating to any of the above

Landscaping and interpretation fees 208,593 0 208,593

Total 1,678,974

0 1,678,974

Section seven: Project costs 7e Delivery-phase activity costs

Cost Heading Description Cost VAT Total New staff costs Park Keeper 151,00

0 0 151,00

0 Training for staff Park Keeper training 1,600 0 1,600 Paid training placements 0 Training for volunteers Training costs 4,800 0 4,800 Travel for staff Park Keeper travel 1,000 0 1,000 Travel and expenses for volunteers travel and expenses 2,400 0 2,400 Equipment and materials Tools and equipment for Park Keeper and

volunteers 13,800 0 13,800

Other Activities and Events costs 47,650 0 47,650 Professional fees relating to any of the above

0

Total 222,250

0 222,250

7f Delivery-phase other costs

Cost Heading Description Cost VAT Total Recruitment Park Keeper recruitment 650 0 650 Publicity and promotion For activities, events and project progress 5,000 0 5,000 Evaluation Formative evaluation 6,940 0 6,940 Other Green Flag award 1,842 0 1,842 Full cost recovery 0 Contingency contingency 107,69

2 0 107,69

2 Inflation Provision for inflation 114,04

5 0 114,04

5 Increased management and maintenance costs (maximum five years)

5 years increased management and maintenance costs

212,000

0 212,000

Non cash contributions University of Salford refurbishment of lower basement at Maxwell building to create Park Keeper rooms/toilets

66,333 0 66,333

Volunteer time Activities programme volunteer time 63,250 0 63,250 Total 577,75

2 0 577,75

2

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Section seven: Project costs 7g Delivery-Phase income

Please note that HLF rounds all grant requests down to the nearest £100. With this in mind, please make sure that the total Delivery-phase income exactly matches the total of your Delivery-phase costs or the system will not allow you to proceed.

Source of funding Description Secured? Value Local authority Salford City Council capital programme,

Section 106 and Section 73 Yes 447,000

Other public sector Central government European Union Private donation - Individual Private donation - Trusts/Charities/Foundations Broughton Trust and Salford City Leisure Yes 17,500 Private donation - Corporate University of Salford Yes 100,000 Commercial/business Own reserves to cover rounding down of request Yes 93 Other fundraising Increased management and maintenance costs (maximum five years)

Salford City Council - 5 years Yes 212,000

Non cash contributions University of Salford - Park Keeper rooms refurbishment

Yes 66,333

Volunteer time Volunteer time linked to activities plan No 63,250 HLF grant request 1,572,80

0 Total 2,478,97

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7h Delivery-phase - financial summary

Total delivery costs 2,478,976 Total delivery income 906,176 HLF delivery grant request 1,572,800 HLF delivery grant % 63

7i If cash contributions from other sources are not yet secured, how do you expect to secure these and by when?

7j If you have included Full Cost Recovery, how have you worked out the share that relates to your project?

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Section eight: Additional information and declaration This part of the form aims to collect the information we need to report on the range of organisations we fund. We will not use this information to assess your application. We encourage you to be as specific as possible about the people your organisation represents.

If your organisation represents the interests of a particular group, such as young people or disabled people, tell us which by filling in the tables below.

If you are based in Northern Ireland, where legislation requires us to report in detail on the organisations we fund, please complete the tables in full, as applicable.

If you are based outside Northern Ireland and your organisation represents the interests of a wide range of people and not any particular group, mark this box only.

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Declaration

a) Terms of Grant You must read the standard terms of grant for this programme on our website.

By completing this Declaration, you are confirming that your organisation accepts these terms. For partnership projects, all partners must confirm that they accept the standard terms of grant by adding a contact at the end of the declaration.

b) Freedom of Information and Data ProtectionWe are committed to being as open as possible. This includes being clear about how we assess and make decisions on our grants and how we will use your application form and other documents you give us. As a public organisation we have to follow the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

When you complete the Declaration at the end of the application form, you are confirming that you understand the Heritage Lottery Fund's legal responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and have no objection to us releasing sections 2, 3 and 4 of the application form to anyone who asks to see them. If there is any information in these sections of the form that you don't want made publicly available, please explain your reasons below:

We will take these into account when we respond to any request for access to those sections. We may also be asked to release other information contained elsewhere in the form and we will respond to these requests after taking account of your rights and expectations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 1998. In those cases, we will always consult you first. The Heritage Lottery Fund will not be responsible for any loss or damage you suffer as a result of HLF meeting these responsibilities.

When you complete the Declaration you also agree that we will use this application form and the other information you give us, including any personal information covered by the Data Protection Act 1998, for the following purposes:

• To decide whether to give you a grant. • To provide copies to other individuals or organisations who are helping us to assess, monitor

and evaluate grants. • To hold in a database and use for statistical purposes. • If we offer you a grant, we will publish information about you relating to the activity we have

funded, including the amount of the grant and the activity it was for. This information may appear in our press releases, in our print and online publications, and in the publications or websites of relevant Government departments and any partner organisations who have funded the activity with us.

• If we offer you a grant, you will support our work to demonstrate the value of heritage by contributing (when asked) to publicity activities during the period we provide funding for and participating in activities to share learning, for which we may put other grantees in contact with you.

We may contact you from time to time to keep you informed about the work of the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Tick this box if you do not wish to be kept informed of our work

I confirm that the organisation named on this application has given me the authority to complete this application on its behalf.

I confirm that the activity in the application falls within the purposes and legal powers of the organisation.

I confirm that the organisation has the power to accept and pay back the grant.

I confirm that if the organisation receives a grant, we will keep to the standard terms of grant, and any further terms or conditions as set out in the grant notification letter, or in any contract prepared specifically for the project.

I confirm that, as far as I know, the information in this application is true and correct.

I confirm that I agree with the above statements.

Name Ben Dolan Organisation Salford City Council Position Strategic Director Date 27/02/2015

Are you applying on behalf of a partnership? No

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Section nine: Supporting documents Please provide all of the documents listed, unless they are not applicable to your project. You will be asked to indicate how you are sending these documents to us - as hard copy or electronically.

In addition to numbers 1-12 below, you may also be required to submit further supporting documents that are specific to the programme that you are applying under. For further guidance, please refer to the application guidance Part four: Application form help notes. We will not be able to assess your application if we do not receive all the required information.

Second Round

For all projects:

1. An activity plan Hard copy

2. A project timetable Hard copy

3. Cash flow for the project Hard copy

4. Income and spending forecasts for the life of the project and five years following project completion Hard copy

5. The project management structure Hard copy

6. Spreadsheet detailing the cost breakdown in Section seven: project costsHard copy

7. Calculation of Full Cost Recovery included in your delivery-phase costs (if applicable) Hard copy

8. Briefs for delivery work for internal and externally commissioned work Hard copy

9. Job descriptions for new posts to be filled during the delivery phase Hard copy

10. Copies of deeds, leases, mortgages or other proof of ownership if your project involves work to land, buildings or heritage items Hard copy

11. A small selection of images that help illustrate your project. If your project involves physical heritage, please provide a selection of photographs, a location map and, if applicable, a simple site map or plan. It would be helpful if these are in digital format (either as an attachment or on disk). We will use these images to present your project to decision makers. Please read about images in the application guidance Part three: Receiving a grant

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Hard copy

12. Copies of your agreements with project partners, signed by everyone involved, setting out how the project will be managed Not applicable

If applicable, please attach any additional documents as required for the programme that you are applying under. Use the box below to confirm in what format the additional documentation will be submitted. Not applicable

Please now attach any supporting documents.

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