New “green corridor” linking two of Rotherham’s parks opens at part of £4m scheme

The scheme links Greasbrough Park and the nearby Recreation Ground with a new “green corridor”.

The area is named ‘Brimmagen Fold’, which is based on historic mapping, and includes an entrance with seating, widened footpaths to improve accessibility, tree planting and railings to deter vehicles from entering the green space.

Councillor Sarah Allen, deputy leader of RMBC and member for Greasbrough Ward, said: “By engaging with the local community we’ve been able to use the Council’s towns and villages funding on the facilities that really matter to local residents. The improvements make the spaces more welcoming and better accessibility make trips between the park and recreation ground safer and more pleasant for visitors”.

Councillor Robert Elliott, ward councillor for Greasbrough added: “I’m delighted the works have been completed, the team have done a fantastic job in turning around the project so quickly. The improvements really enhance these much-loved and well-used green spaces.”

The project is the first of 23 schemes to be implemented across the borough over the next two years as part of Rotherham Council’s pledge to invest in smaller towns and village centres as part of its Towns and Villages Fund (TVF).

The £4 million has been earmarked for areas of the borough which have received no funding through national Government funding schemes, such as Levelling up and Towns Fund monies.

Rotherham Council say works will make trips between the sites safer and more pleasant for visitors.