Turning Plans into Actions
In August 2022 we launched a public space strategy for Shieldfield. Now 20 months on, we want to reflect on its use as a tool for change.
The strategy sets out some important priorities, and potential actions to improve planning and development in the area so that it is a better, greener and safer place to live. It was the culmination of 5 years’ of engagement and research by Dwellbeing Shieldfield and residents and was intended to act as a guide for our future actions.
You can download and read the strategy here.
Dwellbeing’s Shieling Working Group has taken responsibility for moving forward with the strategies proposals for change. The group oversees our Shieling programme which is about improving public space and environment in sustainable and participatory ways. We meet regularly to make plans, to put these into action, and then reflect on what's working well.
In this series of blog posts, members of Shieling Working Group will share what we have been working on over the last year, the challenges we have encountered, and what we have achieved.
Blog #1
Lemon Balm and Lady Birds - Helen Lunn reflects on a nature walk around Shieldfield led by Senior Naturalist James Common (Natural History Society of Northumbria) as part of our Flourishing Together Weekly Walks. Read on…
Blog #2
Shieldfield Summer Solstice 2024 - Helen Lunn recalls the many contributions to our fourth annual Summer Solstice Celebration. Read on…
Blog #3
Coming soon…
Shieling Working Group is always open to new members. If you’re interested in anything to do with public space and environment, do get involved.
Contact Hannah at hannah@dwellbeingshieldfield.org.uk or leave a message on the Dwellbeing Mobile 07593 769 129 and we’ll get back to you.
Read more about the Shieling Programme here.
Image: Drawing by Lorna Bryon at Shieling Study Day, March 2019.