A Colwick councillor said he is ‘overjoyed’ after securing funding to have a car park described as a ‘dustbowl’ resurfaced.
Independent Councillor for Colwick Russell Whiting has declared victory in his campaign to have the car park at Colwick Recreation Ground off Mile End Road resurfaced after Gedling Borough Council papers revealed £180,000 had been recommended for the project.
The money, which will come from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, means that the car park will be resurfaced and adequate drainage included.
The funding has been approved by the council’s Cabinet and the project is currently undergoing a feasibility study.
It is expected the work will be completed by the end of March 2026.
Councillor Whiting said: “This is brilliant news. Securing the resurfacing of the car park was one of my election pledges and since being elected in 2023 I’ve raised the issue at every opportunity.
“I’m delighted that after questions at Council, an amendment to the Budget and meetings with officers that this is finally going to happen. I’m so proud to be part of delivering this for the people of Colwick”.
“Colwick Rec is a popular attraction for residents from Colwick and beyond, but the car park has long been an embarrassment, full of potholes and in the dry months it becomes a dust bowl. Residents have long suffered from the dust blowing into their homes and gardens in the summer months, but I’m overjoyed this will be the last summer they have to endure this.”
Councillor Whiting has already secured 50 new trees on and around the playing field, along with more than 500 spring bulbs which were planted with volunteers last year.
