Environmental Renewal Schemes

We have allocated approximately £3.5 million to carry out environmental renewal schemes since starting the programme in 2005.

Types of schemes that can be considered are:

enhancement of neglected areas by replacing fencing, benches, bins and tidying up overgrown plant beds
improvements to the layout of footpaths and removal of inappropriate features
removal of isolated grass and planted areas
reduction of nuisance issues such as ball games
upgrading of open space and youth facilities
provision new link paths where there are desire lines
landscape improvements to deter fly tipping

Other similar types of scheme that are deemed a priority by the residents in a particular neighbourhood can also be considered.

For further information contact landscape@basingstoke.gov.uk

Completed schemes

Some of the completed schemes across the borough, include:

The Environmental Renewal Scheme for Popley Abbey Road area was undertaken in December 2023, following a residents consultation in September 2023

Works to enhance communal areas included:

Provision of a new footpath link across the Open Space to the rear of 274 to 309 Abbey Road
Replacement of damaged steps and installation of new paths to provide better all-weather link between Selby Walk and Tewkesbury Close Open Space
New planting and redesign of open space to rear of 354 to 375 Abbey Road in conjunction with parking improvements to reduce vehicle damage to surrounding open spaces and verges
Parking improvements at Fountains Close in combination with open space enhancement and protection of tree roots from vehicle damage
Installation of wooden bollards in areas where parking on kerbs has been an issue
Ornamental tree planting
Bee friendly bulb planting to provide spring colour and biodiversity benefits

Following a residents consultation in October 2022, works were completed in 2023. The improvements to enhance communal areas included:

Installation of a new macadam footpath to rear of Coleman Close on line of existing desire line to protect and tidy up grass area
Installation of bow top fencing along edge of open space at Coleman Close to discourage ball games against property whilst maintaining natural surveillance
Installation of new bench at Brocas Drive
Clearance and replanting of areas with low planting against low walls for neater appearance whilst increasing natural surveillance and discouraging fly tipping
Replanting and reseeding to enhance neglected areas
Ornamental tree and bulb planting

Works carried out in response to the September 2021 consultation included:

Tree planting
Bulb planting to enhance the landscape and increase biodiversity
New footpaths, benches and handrails
Clearance and replanting of areas to increase natural surveillance
Installation of wooden bollards in areas where parking on grass and tree roots has been an issue

Following a residents consultation in December 2020, works to enhance communal areas and opens spaces in Popley Islands West have included:

Installation of a new footpath at Tewkesbury Open Space to allow easier access to benches and outdoor gym equipment
Installation and upgrade of the steps and pathway between Tobago Close and Speckled Wood Road making access easier between the two areas
Installation of wooden bollards in areas where parking on kerbs has been an issue
Clearance and replanting of areas to increase natural surveillance
Replanting and reseeding to enhance neglected areas
Ornamental tree and bulb planting