About Us
‘Friends of Eastfield Park’ (FoEP) is a voluntary community organisation whose main aim is to improve Eastfield Park, Northampton, UK, for the benefit of all its users. We do this through research, consultation, planning, development and promotion of the Park as well as organising conservation activities and social events in the Park.
Our vision is “To create a safe and accessible park with well managed and maintained facilities and amenities that enhance the well-being of residents living in the area. The park should reflect and retain its natural beauty and heritage and be a place to relax, learn and be inspired.”
Constitutional Objectives:
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Make every effort to ensure that the Park’s qualities, resources and facilities are cared for and improved for the benefit of the whole community,
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Endeavour to protect the Park’s natural beauty, heritage and biodiversity,
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Develop schemes to monitor and develop resources and facilities within the Park,
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Encourage greater use of the Park for sport, play and relaxation in the interests of community welfare, health and well-being, with the intention of improving the quality of life for local residents,
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Work to improve access to the Park for all sections of the community,
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Ensure a community based involvement in the future of the Park,
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Promote knowledge and understanding of the Park’s history and wildlife,
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Seek to improve the Park and its management to a level sufficient to achieve a Green Flag Award.