' THE POCKET' - the first 'pocket park' in Hastings!
Please visit The Pocket - access under the arch between 4 and 6 Hughenden Road.
OUR Achievements at 'the Pocket'
· Obtained planning permission and public liability insurance
· Had the land cleared of debris and dangerous structures and addressed issues relating to partly contaminated land – it was formerly an industrial site
· Acquired all of the land by either lease or purchase bringing it under the control of Better Braybrooke
· Two successful Biffaward applications, 2000 and 2002
· Raised initial matched funding from partners including Hastings Borough Council
· Had support from the Sussex Police Crime Prevention Design Advisor
· Involved local communities and businesses
· Resurfaced the pathway to access the pocket
· Monitored building works and fulfilled criteria for receipt of funding
· Environment Agency provided administrative advice and funding for flowerbeds, tools and equipment
We completed building work on the Pocket in the summer of 2003 and organised a grand opening on 5 September 2003 attended by the MP, deputy leader of the Council, deputy mayor and other councillors, council officers, sponsors and many others involved in the project. Councillor Godfrey Daniel formally opened The Pocket.
The first planting of the Pocket took place in October 2003 with transplanted mature plants from Alexandra Park and new plants supplied by Hastings Borough Council. Planting carried out by BETTER BRAYBROOKE members, BTCV, local residents and children. The Pocket is open to the public during daylight hours with BETTER BRAYBROOKE nominated members being key holders, closing at dusk. We hope to encourage regular use of The Pocket by other local groups, charities and churches.
We very much need support from members of the community. If you want to join Better Braybrooke and help with 'The Pocket', please contact Councillor Godfrey Daniel or Dominic Sabetian.
