Profile and activity for James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Improving Biodiversity on community an amenity greenspace adjacent and leading to Mayfield Primary School off Carisbrooke Road. This space is an established community green space for socialising and play since the estate was first established in the 1960s and covers an area of approximately 2,200sqm. There is an opportunity to improve biodiversity through a number of measures and this may include invertebrate and wildflower banks, with the banks creating a wildflower seed bank, bee-mounds, wildflower swathes under the trees and in the central greenspace areas, import and other biodviersity/landscaping improvements appropriate. This would improve biodiversity and the environment at a local level in this established community, making increasing use of their green assets to address the climate emergency and help increase public support for measures to reduce climate impacts and improve biodiversity. This project provides a chance for a local response and a balance between ease of maintenance and biodiversity improvements. Being in close proximity to the school these biodiversity improvements would showcase both to the community and new generations of school children a positive project, making biodiversity improvements and undertaking real local solutions ensuring these are integral to how we address the climate emergency at a local level. Though the land status is bona vacantia the Council has maintained the land since the early 1990s and has a direct interest in its upkeep/maintenance for public amenity use of residents. This project has support from Local Ward Councillors and HRARA.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago The Ascension Burial Ground at the end of All Souls Lane (off Huntingdon Road) is one of Cambridge’s hidden treasures. Founded in 1857 in countryside just outside the town it was intended to relieve the urban churchyards of St Giles and St Peter’s that were too full to use. Here are buried some 2500 residents of north Cambridge, of all faiths and none, including eminent scholars and inventors such as Wittgenstein and Eddington alongside stonemasons (Hibbitts), printers (Heffers) and many other trades, American babies and other tragic child deaths. There are 3 official War Graves, and 26 men who died in the 1st World War and 5 men and 2 women in the 2nd are commemorated here. It is also a City Wildlife Site and has recently won a Cambridgeshire Churchyard Conservation Award, mostly for its botanical interest and our measures to encourage birds, butterflies amphibians, insects etc. It also has most of its original stately trees, giving welcome shade in summer and shelter in winter, and the changing displays of wild and naturalised flowers make it a good space to wander in. Many graves are still visited by relatives of the deceased, so it is also important to provide a peaceful place of beauty for their benefit. Work here is mostly by volunteers (Friends of the Ascension Burial Ground, please join us!), and help is being sought for repair of gravestones from the National Lottery, but it is not an easy site to understand on the ground. Display boards where we can record new discoveries, wildlife activity and seasonal changes would enhance appreciation of the site for many visitors. School visits will be encouraged, we will be able to expand our active Friends Group, which meets monthly to ensure vegetation is cut at the best times for butterflies and botany, and bring in more local people and groups to be involved in practical and research work.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Wildflower planting along the verges around the area (square of 1930s housing). This will improve biodiversity and the environment at a local level in the established housing area and makes increased use of their green assets to address the climate emergency and help increase public support for measures to reduce climate impacts and improve biodiversity and as a secoundary outcome it will likely reduce the risk of cars parking on the verges. This project provides a chance for a local response and a redressed balance between protecting verges and biodiversity improvements.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)3 years ago Improving Biodiversity on Histon Recreation Ground, bounded by Histon Road, Canturbury Street and Richmond Road. This space is an established recreational green space for play, sport, socialising and nature in Castle ward, being approximately 1.8 Hectares in size.The project will combine a) measures to enhance biodiversity under this EIP project, with b) an approved project to install Sheffield bicycle stands and picnic tables and c) a proposed LHI application to improve security for children when the leaving via the Histon Road passage. The measures under this project to include:i) A soil bed (up to 30 sqm) for a native perennial wildflower meadow to prevent rapid succession by more dominant grass and plant speciesii) Species friendly nectar and food plants together with nettle patches and bramblesiii) Log piles, bee hotels for cavity nesters, beetle tower and hedgehog nest siteiv) Tree planting to support habitat and food sources for habitat, all season interest for visitors, reduce local air pollution and provide shade in the Summer v) Install additional woodcrete bird boxes for species in addition to existing boxes for blue tits and tawny owl.This will create a more biodiverse recreational space making the most of the trees, bushes and shrubs for promotion of wildlife by renewing and adding additional bird and bat boxes, creating areas of more appropriate meadow via native perennial turf meadow (as large areas of the recreation space are laid to grass or previous attempts at meadow establishment, which have a low biodiversity value) and introduction of hard wood logs and possibly beetle towers, e.g. hard wood vertical logs sunk vertically into the ground and drilled for solitary bees and other invertebrates.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago A number of biodiversity improvements have been identified through the development of a management plan for the St Matthew’s piece green space / park, please see the attached DRAFT plan. Including: Woodland wildlife trail / education walk Woodland Bulbs and Seeds area Planting of wildflowers along the border southern edge of space Bird Boxes Bug hotel Dead wood habitat creation Bee and invertebrate bank Hedgehog Garden area Community Wildlife and Ferns Garden These improvements to St Matthews Piece will improve the environment, attract pollinators and increase biodiversity contributing to easing the climate emergency. Promoting community cohesion by bringing the community together, in being involved to address this global issue. Improve the environment helping with health and wellbeing of residents. Help with plant pollination and contribute towards securing nature species for future generations.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Planting on Norwich Street would greatly enhance the atmosphere and aesthetic of the street. There are two adjacent small pavement islands midway down the street opposite No 35 which would easily take suitable planting of small bushes or shrubs. The pavement islands have currently been cemented over but this infill could easily be removed to make way for a suitable soil base. As is well known and accepted that environmental planting has important environmental attributes as well as being aesthetic and calming. The proposal has the support of residents of the street and local ward councillors.This project was put forward by George Stemp.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Planting of wildflowers and different grasses in our public greenspaces, will improve the environment, bring colour and increase biodiversity contributing to easing the climate emergency. Promoting community cohesion by bringing the community together, in doing their bit to address this global issue. Improve the environment helping with health and wellbeing of residents. Help with plant pollination and contribute towards securing nature species for future generations.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago 3 or 4 Community noticeboards boards to be installed in appropriate locations for their purpose across Newnham, Castle and Market these can help promote community cohesion and engagement. Assist people in finding out about wellbeing events, activities to get involved in and information on how to stay safe and well. This more traditional form of communication particularly can help communities and individuals that are not so digitally connected be more engaged with their community. Even though online platforms have overtaken most traditional communication, nothing can ever replace the traditional community notice board. The aim of community notice boards is to inform local people about what is going on in their area; providing information for community stakeholders, and other partner organisations as well as information on activities run by local communities and organisations. The noticeboards can become a vital community hub, a place where everyone can post important information (not political or business advertisement), requests for help, and offers of support. People can find out about wellbeing events, activities to get involved in and information on how to stay safe and well. Updates from different organisations helping people in the community to find help and support when they need it, and find out about issues they may come across in their lives.The noticeboards should focus on: wellbeing: how to stay physically and mentally well, safeguarding: how to keep yourself and others safe from harm user-involvement: how to speak up and get involved in improving local services helping people connect with each other.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Planting of wildflowers and different grasses in public greenspaces/planters, planting of shade tolerant fruiting plants installation of Bug House at Ainsworth Street Community Garden, establishing wildflower areas on St Matthews Piece these will improve the environment, attract pollinators and increase biodiversity contributing to easing the climate emergency. Promoting community cohesion by bringing the community together, in doing their bit to address this global issue. Improve the environment helping with health and wellbeing of residents. Help with plant pollination and contribute towards securing nature species for future generations.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Building on the Establishment of the space following s106 investment in access footpath and biodiversity improvements. To develop and establish the space as an asset both for the community and for wider public and visitors to Cambridge. Now we have an established a recognised space (with new signage given an identity to the space and much improved access) the option is to develop this further by installing additional benches that allows users to rest/ enjoy the local environment whilst improving the social interaction for residents/community and visitors to Cambridge.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago To improve the park including installation of bench’s and biodiversity improvements on the greenspace will create an area for social interaction following consultation (support) from Local Residents/schools and improved biodiversity. Making increasing use of their green assets to address the climate emergency and help increase public support for measures to reduce climate impacts and improve biodiversity.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago hese build on the already successful greening Petersfield Scheme through promotion of window boxes. This second phase to include Milford St, York Terrace, Sleaford St, Stone St, Hooper St, Sturton St, Kingston St, Cross St/Mill St area and Perowne St. Along with this there is a suggestion of additional planting beds in some small public areas suitable for landscaping. This project promotes community cohesion through the delivery of the project, improves the environment and creates wildlife corridors particularly for pollinators.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Some biodiversity work to be undertaken as part of approved Gilbert Road EIP strategic project however more biodiversity enhancement works identified. The additional proposals will further improve the biodiversity and the environment at a local level in the established housing area and make increased use of the green assets to address the climate emergency, whilst helping increase public support for measures to reduce climate impacts, improve biodiversity and as a secoundary outcome it will likely reduce the risk of cars parking on the verges. This project provides a chance for a local response and a redressed balance between protecting verges and biodiversity improvements.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago How - I’ve been talking to children on the park and I asked what improvements they would like, and they said football nets because it is to far to go to Green End Rd as they are only 10 yrs old and this little girl said she would like a see-saw and a climbing frame I’ve been asked if a bench or two could be added on the park too.Why - The outcomes would Be the kids can enjoy their park where they live, which is good for their health and wellbeing. The bench’s would help the elderly and disabled people to sit in the park and also to rest. Who - I support this project and so does residents around the area

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Provision of a series of 3 ‘inlet bays’ in the iron railings with hard standing, alongside the public path to the rear of numbers 70-88 King Street, for the commercial Eurobins that currently clutter the entrance to Milton’s Walk and the pathway behind Nos. 70-88 King Street. The proposition has been discussed with officers from Streets & Open Spaces, the Conservation team, and the Waste service. It has been agreed that the space involved is small, not publicly accessible and is not significant to the wider dense shrubbery between the path and tennis courts.The current railings, which would be altered in like style, have also been identified as of no conservation value. It is accepted that the commercial bins do not have an alternative home. There is a consensus that this represents a pragmatic solution to a problem which has no other obvious answer. This will allow the bins to slot behind the railing line so they no longer hinder pedestrians along this route (the existing trees will be avoided). This solution has the potential to take into account all commercial bins.The existing area is unattractive and unpleasant for pedestrians to walk through, especially at night. Relocating the bins will help transform the pathway into a more welcoming and accessible area, improving safety and views. Improving the appearance of this area will also help discourage antisocial behaviour. Project is a collaboration between local business owners, Cambridge City Council and ward councillor Tim Bick.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Football nets because it is to far to go to Green End Rd as they are only 10 yrs old and this little girl said she would like a see-saw and a climbing frame I’ve been asked if a bench or two could be added on the park too. The outcomes would Be the kids can enjoy their park where they live, which is good for their health and wellbeing. The bench’s would help the elderly and disabled people to sit in the park and also to rest. Cllr G Bird supports this project as do the residents around the area.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Established volunteer work groups led by Environmental Services Community Engagement Team to work with residents to develop local community gardens and food growing spaces on works such as benches (to increase social interaction), local food production, wildflower meadows, trees, and invertebrate (bees) and wildflower bank(s)/features as well as projects that focus on Food Poverty by creating growing spaces – cultivating areas of green space several small scale projects – assisting groups cultivate farm and harvest land for social benefit, during the current national financial crisis. In addition many of these project interventions will incorporate and improve the availability of hedgehog habitats and highways across the city with support from local residents and local resident groups. Works across the city with the support of community payback, volunteers and corporate volunteers, ensuring better value for money/funding through inclusion of volunteers for general labour. This approach would improve biodiversity, contribute towards food affordability and improve the environment at a local level working in partnership with the community, whilst making increasing use of green assets to address the climate emergency, food affordability, whilst promoting public support, through works implemented and volunteer engagement, for measures to reduce climate impacts, improve biodiversity and promote social well-being. This is being proposed and led by the Community Engagement Team within Streets and Open Spaces and will be supported by the Streets and Open Spaces volunteer scheme and corporate volunteering groups.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)4 years ago Drinking fountains to be installed near the Clay farm Centre on Hobson Square, Trumpington. Hobson Square is a relatively new development and a good meeting place for local residents. However many improvements are necessary before it becomes an attractive place to be.Many of the young people living in the area need to have a place to meet during the school holidays, and some do it Hobson Square but, particularly during the hot summer this year it has not been a place for young people to remain for long. They become very thirsty.Drinking fountains would be a good start to making the Square more hospitable.This was a topic of discussion amongst the four Trumpington Ward councillors this summer and receives the support from all of them.Support will be required from the offices at Clay farm centre as presumably the water supply will need to be plumbed into their system.

James Ogle (Cambridge City Council Officer)

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Improving Biodiversity in Carisbrooke Road

Display boards for the Ascension Burial Ground

Biodiversity Improvements - Woodlark Rd, Hoadley Rd, Sherlock Rd & Eachard Rd

Histon Road Recreation Ground: Places for People and Nature

St Matthew’s Piece - Improving Biodiversity

Planting on existing pavement islands, Norwich Street

Improving Biodiversity - East Road Housing Area

Logan’s Meadow noticeboard improvement

Community Noticeboards in Newnham, Castle & Market to promote community cohesion

Tree Protection from vehicles on Skaters Meadow, public footpath.

Improving Biodiversity – Ainsworth Street/Place and Hooper Street

Community Noticeboard Mayfield Area

Street Trees in Market Ward

Jubilee Gardens establishing the space as a Green Asset

Biodiversity and Social Interaction Improvements to Green End Road Park

Social Interaction through new seating installations (benches) on Gwydir Street

Green the Streets - Extend Successful Window Box Scheme in Petersfield Ward

Gilbert Road – Additional Grass verge biodiversity improvements

Social Interaction through new seating installation on Hazelwood Close

Play equipment and football nets - Scotland Road Rec

Christs’ Pieces - Provision of places for unsightly bins improving environment

Scotland Rd Rec - Play equipment and football nets

Citywide Community Engagement led Biodiversity and Habitat Improvement Projects

Installation of drinking fountains - Hobsons Square, Trumpington