Proposals for the future enhancement of St Neots Riverside Park
Update July 2024
As you may have seen, we have begun work at Regatta Meadow and will be moving along the river front with an expected completion at the end of the month. You may have noticed that there are two trees that are close to our works - due to their condition, these trees have already been identified by experts for removal later this year. We will be replanting trees within the park to replace their loss of the removed trees.
These upgrades are designed to improve the experience for all park visitors, promote environmental sustainability and encourage greater community engagement with the park's natural beauty and amenities.
Pathway enhancement project
Our planning application for the Pathways Enhancement Project was approved at the Development Management Committee meeting in January 2023. We are now exploring funding options to support the project and once funding has been sourced, we will look to begin construction on this project at the earliest opportunity, considering the conditions of riverside land and the impacts of weather.
The project will create a safe and accessible route along the beautiful River Great Ouse frontage, supporting park users in benefiting their health and wellbeing.
Wider investment in Riverside Park
Alongside the proposed future enhancement of the entire pathway network in Riverside Park, we also have ambitions to explore wider investment in the open space. Riverside Park is a key strategic green space in St Neots, and we will be looking to produce some plans and proposals that could be used to bid for funding, enhancing the park beyond new and much-needed pathway restoration.
If you are interested in being involved in this or you have any questions, contact openspaces@huntingdonshire.gov.uk