Green Spaces within the Parish
Selston Parish Council manages a number of green spaces and recreation grounds and are committed to maintaining and improving these areas. Our aim is to provide safe access to outdoor areas for all ages and provide for a wide range of activities.
Selston Parish Council’s Play Area Development Strategy for 2020-2025
Maintenance of Green Spaces
All maintenance, litter picking and cleaning of these facilities is paid for by the parish precept, which is raised by Selston Parish Council annually.
In order to keep our community tidy, the Parish Council kindly requests that everyone please use the rubbish bins provided. The bins are emptied each week. Should the bins become full or overflowing, please don’t drop your litter, but take it home or find an alternative bin that isn’t full. Please also note that you can put dog bags in these bins too!
If you notice any damage or vandalism to our facilities, please report it to the Parish Office on (01773) 812012 or email clerk@selstonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Booking of Facilities
To book any of our recreational facilities for an event, please also contact the Parish Office, who will be more than happy to provide further information.
Recreation grounds and leisure facilities provided by the Parish Council
Jacksdale & Westwood
The Parish Council owns around 3 acres at Main Road, Jacksdale.
The Jacksdale MUGA was installed in 2019.
Following consultation with local residents, the Parish Council secured most of the funding for this project from Ashfield District Council, with the remaining balance being paid by Selston Parish Council.
Jacksdale outdoor gym equipment was installed in August 2020.
This was funded partly by Selston Parish Council, together with funding from a successful grant application for a Notts County Council LIS Grant.
The accessible picnic bench was fully funded by Selston Parish Council. The inclusive swing was a third funded from County Councillor funds and the remaining two thirds funded by Selston Parish Council.
The Parish Council owns around 4 acres at Palmerstone Street, Westwood.
Selston
The Parish Council owns around 5000 square yards of land at Columbia Close, one acre at Green Well (on the junction of Nottingham Road and Lea Lane) and around 5000 square yards of land at Alfreton Road, Jubilee.
An ‘A’ frame and new steps have been installed at Jubilee by the Parish Council to help with access to the orchard. The seat has also been refurbished by the Parish Warden.
New Selston
The Parish Council owns around 3 acres at Station Road, New Selston.
In addition, the Parish Council is responsible for some open space on Portland Road in Selston and the parish grounds at Mansfield Road in Selston.
Also, around 1 acre at Town Green (Alfreton Road/Crescent Road) and just over four acres at Woodnook (junction of Nottingham Road/Annesley Lane)
Underwood & Bagthorpe
The Parish Council owns approximately 3 acres of land at Friezeland recreation ground (Alfreton Road / Church Lane) in Underwood.
Friezeland skate park was installed in August 2019. This was jointly funded by Selston Parish Council and Ashfield District Council.
New Outdoor Gym Equipment was installed on Friezeland recreation ground in 2019. This was partly funded by Selston Parish Council, together with some funding from a successful LIS Grant from Notts County Council.
The Parish Council also owns .854 acres of land at Middlebrook, Middlebrook Road, Bagthorpe
Also, one acre at Underwood Hill, Main Road, Underwood.