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Appendix 4a

Neil Greehalgh,Head of Service

ContractOfficers (x 4)

Sarah RichieContracts Manager

Adam Goodall,Senior Green SpacesOfficer

MANAGEMNT OFGREENSPACE

CONTRACTQuadron Services Ltd(see separate sheet)

WASTEMANAGEMENT

CONTRACTSerco

Structure Chart – Environmental Services

Theo KarantzalisProgramme Manager

CemeteryOfficer (job

share)

Dave WolseyPolicy & Fleet Manager

ProjectManagers (x2)

Chris Traill, Director ofNeighborhoods &

Community Wellbeing

Planning LiaisonOfficers (x2)

Jerry Trill, Green SpacesDevelopment Officer

Allotments/Enforcement

Officer

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Scale: 1:30000Date: 06-11-2006 Time: 10:40:22This material has been reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Unauthorised reproduction infringesCrown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.© Crown copyright.

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Any Aerial Photography shown is copyright of UK Perspectives

Charnwood Borough CouncilSouthfieldsSouthfield RoadLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 2TNtel: (01509) 263151www.charnwoodbc.gov.uk

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Appendix 7 - Queens Park Acces Plan
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Appendix 9 - Play Design
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Appendix 14Open Space of Special CharacterLocal Plan Policy EV/18

Policy EV/18 states:Planning permission will not be granted for development which would result in theloss of important areas of open land retained in public or private ownership whichcontribute to the character of a settlement either individually or as part of a widernetwork of open space.

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Appendix 10Flood Plain

As defined by the Environment Agency

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Appendix 11Devonshire Square Opportunity Site

Development Brief for Devonshire Square may be viewed athttp://www.charnwood.gov.uk/environment/devonshiresquareloughboroughdeve.htmlAims include:Create new areas of open space for repose and public interaction with pedestrian linksto Queen’s Park;with objectives:A development that enhances key frontages to Queen’s Park, Devonshire Square andGranby Street and the ‘gateway’ John Storer House site.A development that adds to the quality and quantity of public space, includingimproved linkages between Queen’s Park and the town centre

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Appendix 12

Carillon Tower – Grade II Listed Building

Description: War Memorial Tower, 1922-3 by Walter Tapper. Portland stonebasement, brick tower with Portland stone dressings, copper bell storey and lantern.Classical style. Double doors to west open into ground floor museum room, lit in eachface by a square headed window and above, a round headed window with luggedarchitrave and keystone, and leaded panes. Above this a similar window, then anoculus, then a small round headed opening. Unobtrusive, rectangular windows in thenorth face light the staircase in the north east corner. Small square recesses scatteredthroughout the brickwork. Arcaded and balustraded bell storey carrying octagonalparapet and lantern, surmounted by ball and cross. Inscribed above entrance, “Thistower was erected in grateful memory of the men of Loughborough who gave theirlives for freedom in the Great War 1914-1918”. Bronze plaques recessed in basementto east and west record names of the dead and, added to south, those who died inWorld War II. Square, paved and balustraded enclosure, with wide openings on eachside.

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Appendix 13Queens Park Conservation Area AppraisalAdopted March 2006

1 Introduction1.1 The Queen’s Park Conservation Area was designated in April 2002 and it covers an areaof about 10 ha (24.9 acres) to the south and west of the main town centre. The ConservationArea consists of three distinct areas. At its heart is the historic Queen’s Park, to the east ofthe Park is Ward’s End, a former industrial, commercial and residential area dating back tothe Georgian period, while to the west is a small residential area of Edwardian terracedhouses.

1.2 Given its historical development the Conservation Area contains many notable buildings,principally from the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, including the CongregationalChapel (United Reform Church), public library, public baths (now a museum), the CarillonWar Memorial, in addition to the many private dwellings, shops and offices.

1.3 The purpose of this appraisal is to examine the historical development of the Area and todescribe its present appearance in order to assess the special architectural and historic interestof the Queen’s Park Conservation Area. The appraisal will be used to inform theconsideration of development proposals within the area.

2 Planning Context2.1 A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest whose characteror appearance should be preserved or enhanced. In making decisions on potentialdevelopment within a conservation area, the Council is required to ‘pay attention to thedesirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the area’. Permissionwill not be granted for proposals that are likely to harm the character or appearance of aconservation area. Sections 69 and 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and ConservationAreas) Act 1990.

2.2 Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: Planning and the Historic Environment says thatspecial attention should be paid when considering proposals for development in aconservation area.

2.3 The Regional Spatial Strategy for the East Midlands published in March 2005 adviseslocal authorities to develop strategies that avoid damage to the region’s cultural assets. Policy27: Protecting and Enhancing The Region’s Natural and Cultural Assets.

2.4 The Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Structure Plan 1996 to 2016 published inDecember 2004 seeks to identify, protect, preserve and enhance areas, sites, buildings andsettings of historic or architectural interest or archaeological importance. Development withinconservation areas should preserve or enhance their character and appearance. EnvironmentPolicy 2: Sites and Buildings of Historic Architectural and Archaeological Interest.

2.5 The Borough of Charnwood Local Plan 1991 – 2006 adopted in January 2004 seeks toensure that new development in conservation areas preserves or enhances the character andappearance of the area. Policy EV/10.

3 Summary of Special Interest3.1 Whilst the origins of built development in the Conservation Area can be traced back to atleast the Georgian period, the area is largely a product of the rapid expansion ofLoughborough during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, combining displays of civic

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pride and development with the practicality of providing more houses for the town’sexpanding population. The collection of buildings from this period of rapid development hasnot significantly altered for the past 100 years.

3.2 The earliest part to be developed was the area either side of Ward’s End. This area wasestablished by 1837 as a tightly packed jumble of buildings, particularly in the areas behindthe frontage buildings, for residential, commercial and industrial purposes. As a result, thereare a number of historic buildings in this area and two buildings in particular feature on thelist of buildings of local interest. The Mill Building off Devonshire Lane, which wasoriginally a textile mill dating from 1825, and No 18 Devonshire Square (adjoins No 1Ward’s End), built as shops and offices in the later half of the nineteenth century.

3.3 Despite these early origins, the western part of the area lay largely undeveloped until thelate nineteenth century and, as a consequence, the majority of the existing building stock inthe area dates from between 1894 and 1915. The surviving historic fabric typifies the natureof Victorian and Edwardian speculative development as various plots of land were sold off toseparate builders allowing them to build individual groups (often pairs) of terraced houses,displaying a variety of styles to add visual interest to the overall uniformity of the terracedstreets.

3.4 Victorian and Edwardian philanthropy and civic pride is reflected in the ConservationArea with the purchase of land for Queen’s Park and the erection of two grand civicbuildings, the Queen’s Hall, now a museum but originally built as public baths, and theCarnegie Library. A later significant addition to the scene was the Carillon Tower, a warmemorial situated in the centre of Queen’s Park that is now Grade II listed and provides alandmark for the whole town.

LOCATION AND SETTING4 Location and Context4.1 Queen’s Park Conservation Area is located in the centre of Loughborough immediately tothe south and west of the medieval and Georgian town, which was principally establishedaround All Saints Church and the market place which was built on the east bank of theWoodbrook.

4.2 The Area now forms an integral part of Loughborough’s inner urban area with no welldefined or physical boundaries to distinguish it from the surrounding areas. The most distinctboundary runs along the southern edge of the Park to Brown’s Lane, which was originally arural lane but is now a major distributor road for traffic around the town centre.

5 General Character5.1 The Conservation Area occupies an area of relatively flat land largely to the west of theWoodbrook. The development and form of the area is largely the result of the relativelyregular grid of streets laid out by the Victorians based on the existing land holdings of thetime. The Area now has a typical urban setting, with relatively close knit areas of builtdevelopment, such as around Ward’s End and the terraced streets off Frederick Street. Theseareas are very much in contrast to the historic landscape that is Queen’s Park, which offersopen space and a mature landscape for the enjoyment of all in the centre of the town.

5.2 Given that the Area was developed over a relatively short period of time, there is a broaduniformity in the style and appearance of these buildings, largely of period Edwardianterraced properties. The buildings in the area are generally on a small scale with theresidential and commercial properties normally of two storeys, although there are some threeand four storey properties on Ward’s End, and built on relatively narrow plots in the context

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of terraced streets. The more grand civic and public buildings, whilst having a greaterpresence in the street scene, are modest in scale and do not dominate the surroundingbuildings.

HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT6 Origins and Development6.1 Whilst the origins of development in the Conservation Area can be traced back to theGeorgian period, it was not until the turn of twentieth century that the main development ofthe Area took place, as a combination of civic development with the provision of newhousing.

6.2 An early street map published in 1837 shows Brown's Lane (which now defines thesouthern limit of the Conservation Area) as a rural lane lined by trees with open fields(orchards and paddocks principally in the ownership of Mrs. Palmer or Mr. Atherstone)covering most of the Conservation Area.

6.3 The exception to this was Ward’s End, which by this time had already been developed bya relatively open complex of buildings, typically narrow but deep plots extending back eitherto the Woodbrook or to Woodgate, along one of the principal routes into the Market Place.Two public houses are shown on the map fronting Ward’s End, namely the Wheatsheaf (nowthe Orange Tree) and the Hare and Hounds (later to become The Foresters). On the east sideof Ward’s End there is evidence of a housing court in the narrow linear block that runsbetween Ward’s End and Woodgate, some of these buildings appear to still survive.

6.4 The map also shows New Street lined on either side by development built on narrowplots. Whilst these buildings have been demolished as result of slum clearance, the depth ofthe plots is still evident from the former public toilets and ticketing office that now standalongside New Street.

6.5 Welsh Hill (now Bedford Square) stands as an open square off Ward’s End and is alreadya focus for a number of different streets (such as Woodgate and two unnamed roads later tobecome Southfields Road).

6.6 The map also shows the encroachment into the square of a small island block of twobuildings, these may originally have been temporary buildings that over time became morepermanent. This island plot is still occupied today by two commercial properties.

6.7 On the land to the west of the Woodbrook are two buildings of note. The first, IslandHouse, appears as a large detached property and to the south of it there appears to be a millbuilding, although not notated as such on the map, this building is accessed by Mill Hill, offMill Street (now Market Street) and appears to be served by a mill race from the Woodbrook.

6.8 Over the following 50 years there were very few major changes within the ConservationArea but Loughborough had grown and towards the end of nineteenth century, White’sDirectory of 1877 described Loughborough as a thriving and rapidly expanding market andmanufacturing town with new streets and building operations. The culmination of this growthwas the granting of a town charter of incorporation in September 1888 creating the Boroughof Loughborough and the introduction of a municipal government.

6.9 Despite this growth the Ordnance Survey Plan of 1884 shows very little change within theConservation Area. The most obvious change was the increasing density of buildings offWard’s End, particularly the housing courts. Court E is notated between Ward’s End andWoodgate, the entrance adjacent to George Hill’s wine shop is still evident, and other housing

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courts are shown on the opposite side of Ward’s End, the entrance to Court C is still evidentover the door adjacent to the Orange Tree. The map also shows the emergence of twoindustrial complexes, both associated with the hosiery industry found elsewhere inLoughborough and no doubt drawn to their sites to use water from the Woodbrook. TheBleach Works extended into the open land on the west side of the Woodbrook and the DyeWorks was built at the head of Devonshire Square.

6.10 Bedford Square has now been formally named as such and its focus for the surroundingstreets more formally defined. On the northern side of the Square, the island site appearsmore intensely developed and a girls’ school has been built behind it, this building stillsurvives and is occupied by a furniture shop. A boys’ school was built on the opposite side ofWard’s End on the present day site of John Storer House, which is a well used communitybuilding and, although lying outside of the Conservation Area, its landscape setting makes anattractive contribution to this part of the Conservation Area.

6.11 Having seen very little change for the previous 50 years, the next 30 years sees the openland to the west of the Woodbrook radically transformed into the built-up Conservation Areathat survives today.

6.12 By the time of the 1903 Ordnance Survey map, Granby Street and Packe Street had beenlaid out, running east-west either side of Island House, and Frederick Street and WilliamStreet encroach into the Area from Ashby Road. The as yet unnamed Caldwell and HeathcoatStreets had also been laid out.

6.13 The most notable additions however are the establishment of Queen’s Park to the southof Island House, on land that was originally its garden, and the construction of a Public Bathsat the head of Granby Street. (A more detailed history of Queen’s Park is considered in thefollowing section.)

6.14 By the 1915 Ordnance Survey Plan the area had been transformed. Ward’s End had seenlittle obvious change other than the removal of the buildings along New Street and thereplacement of the Bleach Works with the Corporation Yard (now the extended public carpark). In the rest of the area, Queen’s Park had been extended to Brown’s Lane and beyondthat the Area had been almost completely developed for new housing. On Granby Street,Island House was no longer an isolated building but stood within a row of newly built housesand adjacent to the Carnegie Library (dated 1905). To the west of the Park terraced houseshad been built along Frederick Street and William Street and these were linked by ArthurStreet, Curzon Street, Heathcoat Street and Caldwell Street. These houses all still survive.

6.15 A further public building, the Congregational Chapel (dated 1908), now the UnitedReform Church, was also built on Frederick Street between Curzon Street and HeathcoatStreet.

6.16 The historic development of the Area was completed in the inter war years with theconstruction of the Carillon War Memorial and the Loughborough College building (dated1935) at the entrance to Packe Street. The College building was part of the general expansionand development of the College undertaken by Herbert Schofield, the Principal ofLoughborough College from 1915 to 1950, and which ultimately led to the formation ofLoughborough University.

6.17 The most recent significant changes have been the construction of the new librarybuilding in the mid-sixties and the construction of Brown’s Lane as a distributor route for carsaround the town centre in the mid-seventies.

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7 History of Queen’s Park7.1 The basic structure of Queen’s Park was developed between 1899 and 1928. It covers anarea of about 4 hectares (10 acres).

7.2 The creation of the park was prompted by Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in June1897. To celebrate the Jubilee the town had already been promised a new public baths byJoseph Griggs, a local businessman and the first Mayor of the Borough, and a further £1500was raised by public subscriptions, sufficient for the Corporation to purchase Island Houseand its gardens, about 1.6 hectares (4 acres) of land to the south of Granby Street.

7.3 The opening ceremony for the new park took place on 22 June 1899, two years after theDiamond Jubilee. The ceremony included the planting of an English oak sapling by theMayoress, Mrs Huram Coltman. The Loughborough Monitor and News of Thursday 24 June1899, noted that this was a hurriedly arranged ceremony as the sapling had been presentedonly a few days earlier by a local florist who had grown it from an acorn planted inSeptember 1888 to mark the incorporation of the Borough of Loughborough.

7.4 In his opening speech Councillor Hanford is reported as saying that “the special advantageof the park would fall to the artisan people of Loughborough, the working classes. Theywould gain a larger advantage if they got the park, there would be a wide walk around it and agood number of seats. As commemorative projects they would have in Loughborough publicbaths so that they could wash and be clean, a drill hall where young people could be drilledand be strong and healthy and a public park in which the strong might find recreation andthose who were convalescent take their ease”.

7.5 Kelly’s Directory of 1908 notes that the grounds were well laid out by the Corporationand …‘contain fine trees and a small lake, over which there is a rustic bridge. In the centrethere is a covered bandstand…’. The 1904 Ordnance Survey plan shows the basic layout ofthe Park, with two entrances from Granby Street and the Picturesque manner of its lay out,having a fairly simple tree-lined, figure-of-eight walk with an ornamental pool which wascrossed at the time by a timber rustic bridge.

7.6 To mark the coronation of King Edward VII in August 1902 a bandstand was presented tothe Park by Councillor W H Whootton. Pictorial evidence from September 1904 shows anornate bandstand made of cast and wrought iron, situated in the centre of the Park.

7.7 On 21 June 1905 the Carnegie Free Library was opened on a site directly opposite thePark, further concentrating the civic functions of recreation and learning within this part ofthe town. An early picture taken of the Library from within the Park shows the decorativebow-top iron railings and gate to Granby Street, which are still in place.

7.8 Between 1905 and 1907 the original Park was extended as a result of the purchase of 2.4hectares (6 acres) of land from the adjoining dye works. The development of this extendedPark included the digging out of a second ornamental lake, with a small island at its centre.The soil from the lake was then used to create a raised table for use as the bowling green.

7.9 The Ordnance Survey plan of 1915 shows that the Park extension had also been laid out ina Picturesque manner having a rough figure-of-eight circuit of paths lined by trees and thebandstand relocated to the centre of the Park standing within a large circular open space. Theplan also shows a tennis ground towards the southern boundary of the Park and two bowlinggreens.

7.10 Following the First World War, the Carillon War Memorial was constructed tocommemorate the Loughborough men killed in the war. The foundation stone for the

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memorial was laid on 22 January 1922 and the building opened on 22 July 1923. TheCarillon, which marks the last significant change to the basic structure of the Park, is built in aClassical style of red brick on a Portland stone base about 8.5 metres (28 feet) square andsurmounted by a copper bell storey carrying an octagonal parapet and lantern. The Tower hasa full height of 46 metres (151 feet). The belfry contains 47 bells which were cast at Taylor'sBell Foundry in Loughborough at a cost of £7000 raised from public subscriptions.

7.11 Four straight pathways radiating out from the tower were laid out in contrast to theinformal layout of the original Park. The formality of the memorial was further increased bythe construction of a new gateway to New Street at the end of the longest axis from theCarillon. In 1928 a stone balustrade was erected around the tower and the original timberrustic bridges were replaced by new stone ornamental bridges to match the balustrade.

7.12 In the early 1960's a playground was laid out near the Carillon and in 1968 a secondplay area was built besides the Wards End entrance to the Park.

7.13 In the 1980's a lake with an island was removed and replaced with the present muchnarrower linear watercourse. The island in the former lake offered a refuge for waterfowlwhich largely disappeared from the park with the change. The former lake was also fullyfenced, but this was also removed when the changes took place. At the same time the aviarieswere moved from the side of the lake to their present position and were replaced by the figureof the Swan and the small maze that are there today. These changes were very unpopularwhen introduced.

8 Significance of Queen’s Park8.1 Queen’s Park is a good example of a small Victorian park, important for its Picturesquelayout and design, its plants and trees, and its function and the context in which it wasdeveloped.

8.2 The Park provides an extensive area of mature and open landscaping in a relatively self-contained space with well defined boundaries. It is enclosed by the buildings on Ward’s Endand Frederick Street and has long open boundaries to Granby Street, defined by the originalbow topped railings, and to Brown’s Lane, defined by hedgerows and rustic wooden fencing.

8.3 Queen’s Park was an open display of civic pride following the Incorporation of theBorough but it was also intended to improve the education and morals of the town’s workingclasses. The theme of social improvement, evident in the opening speech which stressed thatthe main beneficiaries of the Park would be the working classes, was reinforced by thebuilding of the public baths and the Carnegie Library beside the Park, and the bandstandwithin it. Bandstands were seen as having a reforming potential.

8.4 Victorian parks were principally conceived for a passive use and whilst there was noprovision for any sports in the original Park, the extended Queen’s Park included two bowlinggreens, of which one survives and a tennis ground, which has now been removed. The Parkhas therefore been an important leisure and recreation resource for the town since itsinception and is widely used today both formally, for concerts at the bandstand and from theCarillon, and informally, for general recreation, summer picnics and open air events.

8.5 The layout and design of the Park needs to be recognised and retained. In particular theformal layout of the paths around the Carillon that contrast with the Picturesque layout of theearlier Park. Most of the paths are defined by avenues of trees, which make a significantcontribution to the character of the Park by providing a setting for the buildings, shade for thepaths and defining the open spaces.

8.6 The original gates and iron railings along the Granby Street frontage and at the Brown’s

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Lane entrance are still in place. They help to define the Victorian character of the Park andthe overall street scene. The Brown’s Lane boundary is defined by a dense hedgerow and arustic wooden fence, which appears to be the original fence built when the Park was extendedas it is similar in design to the Park’s original rustic bridges.

8.7 Today, Queens Park is a major feature of Loughborough. The Carillon Tower is a symbolof the town. Views of the Park, the tower, the bandstand, the floral displays and the trees inspring and summer and the view from the park to the Carnegie Library all figure in picturepostcards. The Park is a place for tourists and for local people to relax in. It is well used forfestivals and commemorations. The Charnwood Museum as a place of education and forexhibitions is an attraction for many people.

SPATIAL ANALYSIS9 Key Views and Vistas9.1 The principal views and vistas within the Conservation Area are normally limited andrestricted.

9.2 Whilst Queen’s Park is a large area of open space, there are very few long views into orout of the Park. Potential long views are restricted by the surrounding buildings with theprincipal views often being oblique views from Granby Street and Brown’s Lane. However,one of the main views into the Park is along New Street which provides a principal view andformal ceremonial route directed towards the Carillon. Most of the views from within thePark are restricted by mature trees and shrubbery. These help to screen the backs of thebuildings on Frederick Street and Ward’s End but there are attractive glimpsed views throughthe trees of the Granby Street frontage, particularly of the Carnegie Library building and theneighbouring terraced properties.

9.3 The Carillon Tower is a key landmark because of its significance as a war memorial andbecause of its height. The top of the Tower can be seen from a wide area and beyond theboundaries of the town. Within the Conservation Area, there is a particularly dramatic view ofthe Tower along Arthur Street, and there are important, often glimpsed views, of the Towerfrom Brown’s Lane and Granby Street.

9.4 Otherwise the views within the adjoining terraced streets are defined by the prevailinggrid of streets which offer tight linear views, framed by the adjoining buildings and usuallyterminated by buildings that lie inside or beyond the Conservation Area. The views alongArthur Street, Curzon Street, Heathcoat Street and Caldwell Street tend to end with buildingson William Street or Frederick Street.

9.5 Exceptions to this are the long views along Frederick Street and William Street. FrederickStreet has a distinctive and abrupt curvature that offers a developing and changing aspect.For most of its length, the width of Frederick Street is constrained by the frontage properties.The Congregational Chapel and its tower and the Loughborough College building act asdistinct visual markers, attracting and deflecting the views along the developing street scene.At its northern extreme, in front of the College building, the road begins to open out and thecorner of Sainsbury’s becomes an important focal point, outside of the Conservation Area butterminating the view.

9.6 In contrast, the view along William Street offers a long and unrelenting vista to the souththat terminates in the far distance.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS10 Definition of Character Areas10.1 As already described the Area has three distinctive character or sub areas. Firstly, thearea around Ward’s End was the first area to be developed and it therefore contains the oldestbuildings, which are different in character from the later Edwardian buildings, and has adistinctly commercial character in the scale and uses of the buildings. Secondly, there is theQueen’s Park, which is an historic landscape and offers a large area of open space at the heartof the Conservation Area. Finally, a third area is the terraced Edwardian housing that liesprincipally between Frederick Street and William Street.

11 Former Uses of the Buildings11.1 The oldest part of the Conservation Area around Ward’s End was developed for a varietyof uses, commercial, industrial and residential, in small housing courts behind the mainfrontage buildings. Other uses indicated on the early plans are two public houses and a girls’school. The main industrial uses have now gone and the area is principally a shopping andleisure use area, with the continued existence of two public houses, of which one, the OrangeTree, appears to survive in its original building. Whilst the residential housing courts havebeen demolished (though the entrances to them are still evident) some terraced housing stillremains on Woodgate and the girls’ school building still stands but is now occupied by ashop.11.2 With the exception of Queen’s Park, the remainder of the Conservation Area was largelydeveloped for housing in the Edwardian period and these houses are still primarily residentialin use. Although the original houses built on Granby Street and those at the upper end ofFrederick Street have been taken over by offices, no doubt due to their proximity to the towncentre.

12 Key Buildings within the Area12.1 Government policy as set out in PPG15 states that there should be a presumption infavour of retaining buildings that make a positive contribution to the character or appearanceof a conservation area. In addition to the Grade II listed Carillon Tower, there are a numberof individual landmark buildings that make a significant contribution to the ConservationArea because of their architectural and historical interest.

12.2 The Orange Tree public house stands close to the entrance of the Conservation Area atthe upper end of Ward’s End. The building stands within a terrace of similar three storeybuildings that make an attractive backdrop to Bedford Square. The principal feature of thebuilding is its first and second floor windows, which are the original multi-pane horizontalsliding sash windows that reflect the early age of the building. It is also of some historicalinterest as the 1837 street map of Loughborough indicates that there was a public house inthis location at that time and it is therefore likely that this building has been in use as a publichouse for over 170 years.

12.3 Along Ward’s End, at its corner with Devonshire Lane, is a prominent late nineteenthcentury building in use as a shop and offices. The building has three storeys to the front witha two storey annexe behind, which is of a similar date but not part of the original building. Itis constructed in red brick with contrasting blue and yellow brick string courses and repetitiveyellow brick ‘cross’ motifs under the deep overhanging cornice. The frontage building alsohas a prominent hipped slate roof. This is an important landmark building at the head ofDevonshire Square and the distinctive polychromatic brickwork and unusual margin panesash windows add to its visual and architectural interest.

12.4 Adjacent to this building on Devonshire Lane is part of the former dye works, one ofearliest and largest buildings in the Conservation Area at four storeys. The dye works are

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shown on the 1837 street map and appear to have been part of a larger complex, nowdemolished, that extended along Devonshire Square. The building appears to have twodistinct parts, the main frontage to Devonshire Lane, which is shown on the 1837 street mapand an extension across the back, built alongside the Woodbrook with its gable to the street.Both buildings are constructed in red brick with the main façade to Devonshire Lane laid inan English bond (alternating courses of stretchers and headers) while the rear part is laid in aFlemish Garden Wall bond (three stretchers between a pair of headers). Whilst the windowshave been replaced by upvc windows, the shallow arched openings have been retained, andthe original loading bay doors in the gable end infilled, this is still a significant early buildingin the Area and a remnant of its industrial heritage.

12.5 On the opposite side of the Park from the former dye works stands the Queen’s Hall,which was opened as a public baths in August 1897 and is now a museum. The building isconstructed of red brick with slate roofs and terracotta is used to embellish the building. Inparticular in the blocked architraving around the prominent semi-circular windows and thecapping and finials to the gables. The building has an ecclesiastical form with the mainbuilding flanked by lean-to aisles and capped by a narrow clearstory that let light into themain bathing hall.

12.6 The Carnegie Library stands on the opposite side of Granby Street and was opened in1905. The building was designed by the Loughborough architects Barrowcliffe and Allcockin a flamboyant Baroque style with the façade to Granby Street constructed in red brick withterracotta embellishments. The large half-round headed window in the centre of the mainfrontage is framed by two columns and a broken pediment (a Classical detail known as anaedicule). Either side of this aedicule is a frieze with the lettering ‘Carnegie Library’ andwithin the pediment is a cartouche draped with swags of fruit and bearing the date ‘1905’. Ateach of the corners of the front elevation is a turret in terracotta and the ground floor supportsan octagonal drum with a slate roof that rises to a wooden lantern.

12.7 The CLASP frame extension that was added to the library in 1966 has a simple moderndesign of alternating glazed panels with red mathematical tiles that does not compete with theearlier Carnegie Library and provides an attractive backdrop to the Park.

12.8 The Congregational Chapel (now the United Reform Church) moved to this site fromAshby Square in 1908. The Chapel was designed by the Loughborough architectsBarrowcliffe and Allcock in a free Gothic style and built by William Moss. The foundationstone was laid in December 1907 and the building opened in July 1908. It is constructed inred brick with distinctive stepped buttresses along the main facades and a new concrete tileroof. The building is split between the sanctuary, distinguished by its narrow leaded windowswith stone cills and lintels, and the church hall, with its larger window openings with brickarches and cills. The most impressive architectural feature however is the splayed tower onthe corner of Frederick Street and Heathcoat Street that rises above the building to a tiled capand is a distinctive landmark.

12.9 The last significant building to be built in the Area, and at four storeys one of the tallest,is the former Loughborough College of Technology building on the corner of Packe Streetand Frederick Street, now the University’s School of Art and Design. It was built in twophases that were opened together in January 1937. The first section to be built was the doubleheight generating hall on Packe Street. This was built around two diesel engines salvagedfrom German warships following the First World War that were used to generate electricityfor the College, which was housed in a number of buildings in the locality. Work began onthis building in 1934. To accommodate further expansion of the College, a new four storyblock on the Frederick Street corner was also planned. This was built to house, on the groundfloor, the automobile workshops of which the bays to Frederick Street were originally openbut have subsequently been filled in; a hosiery laboratory on the first floor; a conditioning

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house and drawing office on the second floor and the teachers’ training handicraft shop on theupper floor. The building is built in a ‘panel and pier’ style with red brick piers rising the fullheight of the building. Set within the intervening panels are large metal frame windows withtilt and turn opening lights with brick infill below the windows.

13 Traditional Building Materials13.1 Building materials in the Area are drawn from a relatively small palette of materials,principally smooth red brick and Welsh slate which is typical of buildings from the latenineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This results in a pleasing, consistent appearancewithin the Conservation Area and contributes to a sense of place. The brick is predominantlylaid in a distinctive Flemish bond and this is particularly evident within the Edwardianterraced streets. The red brick is also frequently paired with white stone dressings, which is atypical Edwardian detail. Not all roofs are covered in Welsh slate however. Some of theearlier buildings (nos. 57-59 Ward’s End for example) are covered in Swithland slate, whichis traditionally laid in diminishing courses, and plain clay tiles are also used on Granby Street.

13.2 Other external finishes include roughcast render, which appears at first floor level insome terraced properties and is a reflection of the ‘Arts and Crafts’ influence on Edwardianarchitecture, and stone is used as a decorative rather than principal building material. Ashlarstone is used to good effect in the construction of the bay windows at nos. 22 & 24 FrederickStreet, and stone is used elsewhere to provide decorative details such as in the lintels, cills andmullions to windows and doors and in some cases to provide horizontal coursing in brickwork(for example in Caldwell Street).

13.3 Concrete roof tiles are common having been used to re-roof many of the terraced houses.However these look out of place and are visually intrusive, disrupting the original visualcoherence of the terraced streets.

13.4 Terracotta is used to provide embellishment and detailing. Whilst it is used sparingly inthe domestic properties, normally to provide keystones to arches or coping on gate posts oralong the wall at the rear of the bowling green, it is widely used in the grand public buildings.The finest example is the Carnegie Library where all the Classical detailing andembellishment is made from terracotta.

13.5 Timber was traditionally used for windows and doors. The survival of a number ofVictorian timber shop fronts is a particular feature of Ward’s End. Whilst changes have beenmade, particularly with the installation of new fascia panels, many shop fronts still retain theiroriginal stallrisers, pilasters and console brackets and these contribute to the historic characterof the Area.

13.6 In many cases, the terraced properties have retained their original timber sash windowsand panelled doors. There are also rare surviving examples of Yorkshire (horizontal) slidingsash windows in the Orange Tree, a building which dates from the Georgian period. Theseoriginal windows and doors provide a strong vertical emphasis to the properties in contrast tothe horizontal linearity of the terraced streets.

13.7 Timber is used to provide decorative mock-timber framing within the gables ofproperties on Granby Street for example and is a reflection of the ‘Arts and Crafts’ influencein Edwardian architecture.

13.8 Some houses have their front doors set back within a storm porch and many of theseporches retain their original encaustic floor tiles and glazed wall tiles.

13.9 The Area contains a lot of ironwork, either in the form of low wrought iron railings

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around the balconies at nos. 35 & 37 Granby Street or as boundary railings to the Park.

14 Local Details14.1 The collective value and the wealth and variety of surviving architectural details of theEdwardian housing makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Area.The architecture and detailing of these houses reflects their original quality and status, muchof which was only made possible by the advent of mass production in building materials, andexemplifies the style of Edwardian architecture.

14.2 The bay windows are probably the most prominent feature of these houses and theydisplay a whole range of details. The bays take two basic shapes, either as box-bays, whichare the most common (seen on Frederick Street, Curzon Street and the southern side of ArthurStreet), or as canted bays (seen on the southern side of Caldwell Street and Arthur Street).The bay windows can have either a flat roof (as seen on William Street, Frederick Street andthe north side of Curzon Street) or a pitched roof (seen on Heathcoat Street, the southern sideof Curzon Street and the west side of William Street). In most cases, the bay is restricted tothe ground floor but they can extend to the first floor and be finished with either a gable (asseen on the west side of William Street) or a hipped roof (as seen on Frederick Street and thenorth side of Arthur Street). On Granby Street (nos. 37 and 39) the two storey bays have aflat roof surrounded by a parapet wall with decorative railings.

14.3 As well as varying in their basic shape, the architectural detailing in the timber framing(the mullion posts and cornice) of the bay windows offers a variety of ornate styles oftenbased on Classical details. Decorative pilasters applied to the mullion posts have a base and acapital with support brackets which in turn carry the cornice across the length of the baywhich may be decorated with either dentils or modillions (as seen at Frederick Street,Heathcoat Street, the north side of Caldwell Street and the west side of William Street).

14.4 Further variation is provided by extending the roof of the bays between paired terracedproperties to form an open porch. The extended roof is typically supported by a timber postand a pair of upward braces in an ‘Arts and Crafts’ style (such as 19-23 Granby Street and theupper end of Arthur Street).

14.5 The windows within the bays show a variation of styles. Predominantly the bays havesash windows although there are examples of casement windows with leaded and colouredglass top-lights (such as 19-23 Granby Street). The sash frames are constructed with horns,added to strengthen the frame, with pairs of single pane sashes being the most commonwindow style (such as at Arthur Street and William Street). However, a common variation ofthis style is the use of a multi pane windows in the upper sash, usually associated with aconcave meeting rail (such as at 10 & 12 and 5 & 7 Caldwell Street).

14.6 First floor windows show similar variations. The arrangement and number of the firstfloor windows depends on the width of the property. The most common arrangement is asingle pair of sash windows (such as the north side of Caldwell Street and on Curzon Street).However, in those properties with a wider frontage, a further single sash window is installedabove the entrance door adjacent to the paired sashes (such as at 19 – 25 Granby Street,Frederick Street, south side of Heathcoat Street and 6 & 8 Caldwell St).

14.7 The paired sash windows are separated by a mullion (although there are, unfortunately,examples of this being knocked out where new windows have been fitted). The mullion canbe constructed of brick (as at Caldwell Street and William Street) or more elaborately of astone pillar with a carved base and capital or a chamfered stone pillar (as at Curzon Street,where both examples can be seen, and Arthur Street).

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14.8 The surviving original front doors also show variety in their design. Most of the doorsprovide a combination of solid timber panels in the lower half of the door with glazed panelsin the upper half to let light into the hall. To allow more light into the hall many of thedoorways have glazed fanlights and glazed side panels. Some doors can be solid timber withdifferent arrangements of five or six panels.

14.9 Several houses contain attractive leaded glass in the frames of both their doors andwindows. The style is copied from the Scottish designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh and wasvery popular in Edwardian domestic architecture. These leaded glass windows provide aunique Loughborough example of art work in the Mackintosh style.

14.10 The arches over the doors and windows vary, ranging from flat arches, often with alower chamfered arris (as at Arthur Street and Heathcoat Street); to round arches, usuallyspringing from a pair of terracotta blocks with a central keystone (as at Heathcoat Street andArthur Street); or pointed Gothic arches (as at Caldwell Street and Heathcoat Street).

14.11 In the more prestigious houses the front doors were very often set back within a stormporch and within these porches there are surviving examples of the original glazed wall tiles,with distinctive skirting, friezes and decorated panels, and encaustic floor tiles, laid in ageometric patterns (as seen in Frederick Street and the south side of Arthur Street).

14.12 Decoration is also provided in the form of special shaped bricks which are used toprovide string courses, typical patterns include a Greek key (such as at Heathcoat Street andthe south side of Caldwell Street) or Egg and Dart (such as at north side of Heathcoat Street)and ornate dentil courses or corbelling brackets under the eaves.

14.13 Most of the terraced properties retain their chimney stacks, shared between pairs ofproperties and containing up to eight pots on each stack. The actual pots show a great varietyof styles with crown pots, fluted pots, round tapered pots and square pots being the mostcommon.

14.14 In the commercial area around Ward’s End, the most important surviving local detailsare the Victorian shop fronts and the original horizontal sliding sash windows of the OrangeTree public house. Whilst many of these shop fronts have been altered, there are goodsurviving elements of pilasters and console brackets.

15 The Public Realm15.1 Within the public realm the streets themselves have lost their traditional pavingmaterials. They have been replaced by tarmac pavements and roads and concrete kerbstones.One of the few surviving elements of traditional surfacing materials are the granite setts thatform the gutters along New Street.

15.2 Public art is represented in the Area in the form of ‘Pinau’, the boy with a thorn in hisfoot, that sits in its own space in front of the main library building. The statue was presentedto Loughborough, in friendship, in May 1957 by its twin town of Epinal. In Queen’s Parkthere is a stone carving of a swan, sculpted in 1992 by David Tarver, under an ornamentalopen wrought iron Gazebo, and there are modern stainless steel railings with decorativepanels to the ramps and steps of the Museum.

15.3 Queen’s Park contains two memorial stones of Mountsorrel granite: one by the NewStreet entrance with a small flagstaff commemorating 75 years of the Royal British Legion,the other near the bandstand inscribed to the victims of genocide.

15.4 Queen’s Park is the most important and extensive element of the public realm. The

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boundary to the Park retains its original gates and railings along the Granby Street frontageand the rustic wooden fence and hedgerow along Brown’s Lane. These are of historicimportance and make a positive visual contribution to the character and appearance of theConservation Area.

15.5 Within the Park there is no evidence of the original surface treatment or edgings, thesehaving been replaced by tarmac paths with concrete edgings. New blue metal fencing hasalso been erected around the two children’s play areas. This fencing is a rather discordantfeature in the Park, with little regard for its historic setting or the wider landscape and is amarked contrast to the traditional green railings.

15.6 Most of the terraced houses in the Area have small front gardens, and whilst these offerlittle in terms of planting, the front boundary walls built in brick to match the house andrelatively simple in form and detailing provide a distinctive linear edge between the publicand semi-private space.

16 Green Spaces, Trees and Hedges16.1 Queen’s Park is at the heart of the Conservation Area and provides the only green, openspace in the Area and it provides an important and attractive recreational area in the centre oftown and a natural habitat for a range of wildlife. The Radmoor Recreation Ground, whichlies outside of the Conservation Area, also provides a valuable open space for the residents ofthe Area.

16.2 Outside of the Park, the only mature trees of any note are the street trees along NewStreet, Granby Street and Frederick Street which contribute to the amenities of the area andoffer some relief from the surrounding built development.

17 Intrusions and Damage17.1 The terraced houses when first built were given high quality fittings and detailing thatadded a subtle variety, but did not detract from, the appearance of the terraced streets.

17.2 A great deal of small scale damage has been done by the replacement of doors andwindows, often with upvc frames that have no similarities to the style or design of the originalfeatures. This damage has been made worse in some cases by the removal of the mullion postwithin the bay windows and the chopping out of stone mullions between the pairs of firstfloor windows.

17.3 Many of the new first floor windows are set closer to the face of the property, losing thedepth of the reveal and reducing the visual impact of the mullion.

17.4 Re-roofing has been carried out with modern concrete tiles that are visually intrusive androof lights have been inserted, although these do not have such a significant visual impact andare preferable to dormer extensions which could have a significant disruptive impact on theroof slopes, particularly those facing onto the streets.

17.5 In some places boundary walls or hedges have been removed leaving an untidy edgebetween front garden and street. There are also instances where the wall or hedge has beenreplaced with a modern though less attractive wall or occasionally with a metal railing orfence.

17.6 In the more commercial areas around Ward’s End, many of the shops retain remnants oftheir original Victorian timber fronts. The installation of modern signage often in the fasciainto these traditional shop fronts is a particular problem: discordant visual feature that resultsin the loss of valuable historic fabric.

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17.7 Whilst it is desirable to encourage the use of the upper floors above the shops, thereplacement of windows with new windows that do not respect the design of the original orthe building as a whole, has had a particularly damaging effect on the visual appearance of theArea.

17.8 Within the public realm the greatest damage to the overall appearance of the Area is thevisual clutter from the variety and number of road signs and other street furniture.

17.9 In particular Bedford Square is dominated by cars moving through onto Woodgate orinto the town centre along Ward’s End and the Cattle Market and its integrity as a publicspace has all but been destroyed by the main road that passes through it. The surroundingbuildings on the north and west sides provide a sense of enclosure and scale but on the southside the scale is poor and there is no enclosure on the east side.

18 Neutral areas18.1 The Area has few areas that are not within the immediate public domain. However twoareas are relatively hidden away and make little contribution to the Conservation Area.

18.2 The first is the car park at the rear of Ward’s End and Devonshire Square. This is lockedbetween Queen’s Park and the frontage development to Ward’s End. It is not a particularlypleasant environment but it is tucked away and visually makes little impact on the characteror appearance of the Conservation Area. Nevertheless, it is a poor use of land in the towncentre, particularly at the southern end where there is a path into the park beside a poor brickstructure which houses a store and unused public toilets.

18.3 The second area is Packe Street. This is not a principal thoroughfare in the ConservationArea, and once beyond the College building is fronted by the rear yards and outbuildings ofthe principal properties fronting Granby Street and Market Street.

19 General Condition19.1 On the whole this is a vibrant and active commercial area and prosperous residentialarea. Most of the buildings within it are in good condition and have a long term economicuse.

19.2 However there are some marginal areas behind the frontage development to Ward’s End.These buildings, whilst being some of the oldest in the Area, have a low economic orcommercial value and many are in poor condition and at risk of further deterioration orpossibly dereliction.

20 Problems, Pressures and Capacity for Change20.1 Given the intensive nature of the development within the Area, there appears littleopportunity for significant change or redevelopment. The prime area where there appears tobe potential is the open car park to the rear of Ward’s End. Any new development in thissensitive location should respect its location and the potential visual impact on theConservation Area and the setting of Queen’s Park.

20.2 Queen’s Park has been laid out on the floodplain alongside the Woodbrook. Thisstream is often un-noticed between its canalised walls but it is the water source for the pondsand it should be remembered that there is still a risk of flooding. Relatively minor alterationsto the landscape of the park could have major implications in time of flooding.

20.3 The Park itself is vulnerable to change and there is clear evidence of change that hastaken place without respecting the historic landscape, the introduction of blue metal fencing

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around the two children’s play areas for example. Overall, the importance as an historiclandscape and the extent of surviving layout and design of the Park and associated historicfabric, needs to be recognised and any changes should take place in this context.

20.4 At the opposite end of the scale are problems associated with minor alterations or smallincremental changes that take place sometimes without the need for planning permission. Inparticular, the pressure for new shop fronts and signage fitted within the older shop fronts andpotential changes to upper floor windows. However, as these works require planningpermission a degree of control can be exercised by the Council.

20.5 Outside the Council’s immediate control are the changes to domestic properties that takeplace as permitted development. These often minor changes can over time result in theirreversible loss of historic building fabric that diminishes the character and appearance of theConservation Area. To control such changes there is the opportunity for the Council toconsider the introduction of an Article 4 Direction.

20.6 Further pressures for change are being brought about by changes in the housing tenuredue to the decline of the private owner and the increase in private rented accommodation bylandlords. This change brings with it problems of extensions and alterations, such as dormerwindows and rear extensions that are designed to maximise the occupancy of the propertieswithout considering their impact on the appearance of the Conservation Area, as well as moregeneral problems associated with the general upkeep of the properties and the overall balanceof the local community.

BIBLIOGRAPHYBray, M. I. (1981) Bells of Memory B.R.D. Publishing

Deakin, W. A. (1979) The Story of Loughborough 1888-1914 Loughborough Echo Press

Dover, D. (1992) Loughborough in Old Picture Postcards Reflections of a Bygone Age

Loughborough Monitor and News of Thursday 24 June 1899

Past Students’ Association, History of Loughborough College 1915 – 1952

United Reform Church (1998), A 90 Year History of the Frederick Street Building 1908 - 1998

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Charnwood Borough Council

Environmental Policy v2.4

CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Charnwood Borough Council is committed to the achievement of outstanding environmental performanceand sustainable development of Charnwood’s natural and built environment for the benefit of present andfuture generations.

We are striving to ensure every aspect of our business incorporates the principles of sustainability. Thismeans we will strive for sustainability in our roles as a planning and enforcement authority, major employer,land and property owner, provider of services, a significant purchaser within the local economy, leadinggrant-maker and facilitator of community initiatives.

Charnwood Borough Council recognises that managing the environmental impact of operations is essential.As a signatory to Climate Local the Council is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions andadapting to climate change. As a key partner in Charnwood Together the Charnwood SustainableCommunity Strategy the Council works with partners supports the vision of Charnwood Together to an‘improved quality of life for everyone living and working in Charnwood’. We recognise that local authoritieshave a responsibility to adhere to the guiding principles of the UK Sustainable Development Strategy – livewithin environmental limits, ensure a strong and healthy society, achieve a sustainable economy, promotegood governance and use sound science responsibly. This means that we will respect the planet’sresources, take a precautionary and polluter pays approach to preserve the environment for futuregeneration, incentivise resource efficiency, use sound scientific evidence to inform our policies whereavailable and work with stakeholders to achieve these aims.

Charnwood Borough Council makes the following commitments both in respect of its own activities and,where appropriate, in its influence over the wider community:

1. To reduce our demand for natural resources and energy, to improve efficiency and to increase relianceon greener and renewable energy sources

2. To seek to minimise the waste produced from council activities, to recycle and to support theimplementation of the Zero Waste Strategy

3. To continuously improve the sustainable management of our buildings, estates and transport reducingthe emission of air pollutants and greenhouse gases

4. To be mindful of the impacts of climate change of the delivery of our services and increase theresilience of our services to impacts such as flooding and heatwaves

5. To prevent environmental harm or pollution incidents at all sites by ensuring our working practicescomply with all relevant legislation

6. To ensure that all staff are aware of our environmental standards and shared responsibilities andencourage improvement in our supply chains and partnership networks

7. Through wider policies to protect and enhance the biodiversity of Charnwood8. Through wider policies support the conservation and enhancement of Charnwood’s built and natural

environment9. Through wider policies to ensure high quality of new development through good design in Charnwood10. To maintain continuous improvement by reviewing corporate policies and strategies to ensure

integration of sustainable development principles and practices

To meet the commitments, Charnwood Borough Council will: Use this policy as a framework for setting objectives and targets for environmental improvement Operate a procurement and contracting policy that conforms to these objectives Operate effective management of environmental impacts Communicate the requirements of this policy to all employees, suppliers and partners Make this policy publicly available and keep the public informed of its environmental performance

Approved Delegated Decision Senior Management Team v 2.4 June 2012

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AviaryThis is a very popular attraction housing a widevariety of small birds.The original aviary was openedby Alderman Mrs.Cope on 13th August 1955.In1956,a pair of Humboldt Penguins was donated by Mr.W.A.Deakin.In the 1980s the aviary was moved to itspresent location where the birds have shelter fromthe wind.We continue to feed and care for a range ofsmall birds including Cockatiels and Budgerigars.

Swan MazeThe route of the maze is formed by beige colouredpavers set in fine red gravel.The object is to find theroute to the figure of the Swan in the Gazebo in thecentre.The swan was carved in stone by sculptorDavid Tarver in 1992.

WatercoursesIn the winter,the Wood Brook is a fast flowingchannel of water passing along the eastern boundary.The brook feeds a narrow pond lined with shrubs andwater flows underground to feed the broader pond infront of the Charnwood Museum.This pond has agentle waterfall and fountains and is a popular duckfeeding area.

Welcome to Queen’s ParkQueen’s Park is Loughborough’s premier park and ismanaged by Charnwood Borough Council.Its mainfeatures are Charnwood Museum,Loughborough War Memorial Tower and Carillon bells,ponds andfloral displays,café,bandstand and bowling green.Children’s attractions include the aviary,the ducks and the play areas.

Bowling GreenQueen’s Park Bowling Club was established in 1910.From May to October visitors can purchase tickets toplay and hire bowls,jacks,mats and scoreboards fromthe War Memorial Tower.Flat shoes without heelsmust be worn.Hourly Fees (2007):£2.90 adults,£1.45 concessions

CaféThe café is next toCharnwood Museum andprovides a wide range ofrefreshments in awelcoming environment.Open during the summer months.Opening times may vary.

BandstandPresented to the Park to mark thecoronation of King Edward VII inAugust 1902,thebandstand occupies thevery centre of the park.In the summer there are a number offree band concerts.It is a popularmeeting place.

Flower GardensThe main floral bedding displays are by the pond byCharnwood Museum,and around the bandstand.

Children’s Play AreaThere are children’s play areas to the south of the park.

EventsThe park hosts a wide range of events each year.SeeEvents Notice board for further information.

“To preserve and enhance the beautyand heritage of the park, and improvethe facilities and accessibility of thepark ensuring that it continues to servethe needs and enhance the wellbeing ofthe local community, the widerpopulation across the borough andencourages greater numbers of visitorsto the town.”

Queen’s ParkGranby Street, Loughborough

Leicestershire LE11 3DU

How to get there:Queen’s Park lies at the heart of Loughborough, 200metres west of the Town Hall and Market Place.Travelon foot, or by car using pay and display car parks inGranby Street and at the Leisure Centre off BrownsLane, or by bus and rail (Bus routes 4 and 7 serve thetown centre from Loughborough Station).

Opening Times:Open until an hour after dusk

For more information contact:Green Spaces Development TeamCharnwood Borough CouncilCouncil OfficesSouthfields RoadLE11 2TT

Tel: 01509 632530Fax: 01509 262370

www.charnwood.gov.uk/leisure/[email protected]

Friends of Queen’s ParkThe Friends of Queen’s Park is a park user groupestablished in 2006.The Friends and CharnwoodBorough Council work closely together to improvethe park.

The aims of the Friends are to:• Ensure that Queen’s Park retains its charm and

unique qualities and remains the “green jewel” withinLoughborough Town centre.

• Ensure that it continues to be a place where peopleof all generations can walk, play and enjoy theamenities the park offers.

• Ensure the care of its trees, unique features andbuildings

• Champion the park, and where necessary to speakout against any plans or actions that may spoil orthreaten this Victorian gem.

• Assist the council to achieve improvements to thepark, including new shrubberies, new play groundequipment, attention to the ornamental lakes, theaviaries, bowling green, carillon, but always in keepingwith the original concept.

The Friends of Queen’s Park supports the Council’s2007 Green Flag application to the Civic Trust.

Consultation Results 2006A comprehensive survey was completed inAugust 2006. The main findings were that:• 40% of visitors travelled more than 20 minutes to

visit which shows the regional significance andattraction of the park.

• 60% of visitors visit at least once a week and stay aminimum of 30 minutes

• 43% just come to relax in pleasant surroundings

• 59% were unaware of the events held in the park

• The elements needing most attention were the toiletfacilities, signage and information, play areas, morebins and benches, refurbishment of aviaries, cleanponds and employment of a Park Warden.Theseissues are addressed in the Green Flag Action Plan.

For more information visit our website.

Queen’s Park Loughborough

Vision for Queen’s Park

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Charnwood Museum (Queen’s Hall)This award-winning attraction has 44,000 visitorsper year. It is housed in a distinctive Victorianbuilding, Queen’s Hall. Visitors can exploreCharnwood’s rich and exciting heritage fromdiscovery of some of the world’s oldest fossils tothe lives of the present-day Charnwood people.There is a changing programme of exhibitions onlocal themes and international subjects, specialevents, family fun days and hands-on workshops.The museum is a valuable resource for schools.

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am - 4.30pmSundays and Bank Holidays 2 - 5pm (Summer),1 - 4pm (Winter)Entry is free.

See leaflets for special museum events.

Tel: 01509 233754www.charnwoodmuseum.co.uk

Loughborough War MemorialTower, Museum and CarillonGrade II Listed Building.Erected in 1922-3, this stately tower is a war memorial and the symbolic expression of the town’s sorrow for its lost sons fromWorld War I. The tower comprises aPortland stone basement, brick tower withPortland stone dressings, copper bell storeyand lantern.

The building is home to the Carillon Museumhousing artefacts from WWI and WW2. 25%of the collection is associated with theLeicestershire Yeomanry. The contribution ofthe other armed services, US Forces, womenand civilians is also remembered.

It is staffed by volunteers. The Carillon is amusical instrument comprising 47 bells played

from a keyboard (clavier) by a Carillonneur.The Carillon is played regularly everyThursday throughout the winter from 1 - 2pm, and throughout the summer everyThursday from 1pm and Sunday from 3.30pmand on special occasions.

Tower Opening Hours: Good Friday to theend of September: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 1 - 4.30pm;Thursday and Saturday 10am - 4.30pm

Charges: Ground Floor free, Upper Floors50p. Free to children under 16, seniorcitizens, students, unemployed, and servingmembers of armed forces.

Tel: 01509 263370 (Summer Only)

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Appendix 17Accessibility Audit of the property situate and known asThe Carillon Tower, Queen’s Park, Loughborough.As at 14/07/04, for and on behalf ofCharnwood Borough Council Asset Services.

Scope of SurveyOur inspection comprises of a visual assessment of the premises in terms of suitability ordeficiency in respect of Access for the Disabled and Legislation appertaining to DisabledAccess including the following;

Disability Discrimination Act Part M of the Building Regulations Relevant British Standards

The assessment has been carried out utilising the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) software,with recommendations for improvements, which will provide a record of present accessarrangements and conditions together with an indication of the scope and cost of the changesand/or improvements that will need to be provided to meet the legislative requirements.

The software generated audit checklist (see appendix A) has been compiled to reflect goodpractice outlined and incorporated in the document “Designing for Accessibility” publishedby the Centre for Accessible Environments together with BS8300 (2001).

The inspection has been restricted to those parts of the buildings as defined by the surveyor asbeing public areas. The survey was conducted by following a logical approach of how aperson would arrive at, enter and use a building, i.e, starting from the nearest point of PublicTransport (if applicable) to the entrance of the curtilage of the site and from car parking whichis provided within the site, looking at accessibility of the routes up to all of the publicentrances, followed by entry and circulation through the public areas.

DDA Responsibilities:The areas outside the curtilage of the site are either the Leicestershire County Council (L.C.C)or Charnwood Borough Council (C.B.C.) i.e.The paths and highways leading to the site are the responsibility of the L.C.C.The approach from Queens Park and the areas within the building are the responsibility of the“service provider”, the C.B.C.

Costs within the survey are based upon the IPF Schedule of Rates and are valid as of 1st April2003.

INTRODUCTION:

Description:

The building consists of a late Victorian building, the lower storey consists of inner block skinwith stone façade the tower is constructed from brick with domed roof with sheet coppercovering.There two levels to access the towers principal entrance, a single step followed by two semi-circular steps prior to the entrance doors.

The public have access to the ground floor and there is a narrow spiral staircase to theproceeding two floors and the third floor consisting of the actual bell tower with balcony.

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Areas outside the curtilage of The Carillon Tower

A. Approach

Approach to Site

The Tower is situated approximately 700 mm from Loughborough town centre and nearestpublic transport, the Tower can be accessed by a number of directions on foot, including viaGranby St entrance and past the Museum and through Queens Park and from Browns Lane orNew Street. There are no parking facilities within the site, and the closest designated parkingis on Granby Street Car Park.Pedestrians can access the tower through the park from the entrance on New Street. There ispublic transport on New Street, which is some 200m from the tower. Seating has beenprovided within the park on route towards the tower, however this report would consider it amoderately reasonable a distance for wheelchair users or ambient disabled visitors to travel.The pedestrian route from the nearest public transport in the town along Granby Street wouldbe considered too great a distance and there are no seating facilities along this route. There aredropped kerbs with tactile paving, however trees that are growing from within the pavementseverely restrict access along the route, to less than 1200 in places and there are no treegratings flush with the pavement to warn partially sighted pedestrians of the potential hazard.Signage to the Tower from both the town centre and New Street is poor.

ParkingThe closest accessible parking is on Granby Street.

Audit Summary:

1. Access to Site:

1.1 There are a set of large double gates that lead onto a small drive from NewStreet and Granby Street and a small pedestrian gate from Browns Lane.

1.1.1 Strictly speaking there is no vehicular access and therefore pedestrians andvehicles should not share the same access onto the drive with no need forsegregation between pedestrians and vehicles.

1.1.2 However, it was noted that delivery vehicles do utilise the drive.

1.2 There are no markings or signage to denote a dropping off area, at the toweror the adjacent museum although information supplied suggests that it iscommon practise for the drive directly in front of the museum to be utilisedfor dropping off purposes and the tower accessed from the pathway throughthe park.

2. Parking:

2.1 There is no suitable parking on the site.

3. Routes and Level Change:

3.1 There are two sets of steps on route from the New Street to the principalentrance.

3.1.1 There are no handrails to either set of steps.3.1.2 There are no tactile surfaces to the top step and the step nosings do not

contrast in colour from the remainder of the step.

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3.1.3 It was established that a temporary ramp is kept on site to enable wheelchairusers to access the site, however consideration should be given to apermanent ramp.

3.1.4 There is no lighting to the steps, BS8300 recommends that luminance at treadlevel should be at least 100 lux, on the day of the survey it was quite cloudyand although no specific illuminance levels were recorded it wouldanticipated to be well below the recommend standard.

3.1.5 Lighting that will cause glare – such as poorly located spotlights orfloodlights should be avoided.

4. Entrances:

4.1 The main entrance to the building is easily recognised and is distinguishablefrom the façade of stone, with the pair of original wooden doors.

4.2 The door opening leafs to the double leaf doorset are 900mm.4.2.1 The solid main doors have no vision panels and therefore persons entering the

building are unable to see if anyone is on the opposite side of the door, whichis particularly important as wheelchair users and ambient disabled peopleneed sufficient warning in order to move out of the way of a door openingtowards them.

4.2.2 The door handles are not easily gripped and cannot be opened with ease.

4.3 The entrance weather mat was not flush to the floor and could easily cause anambient disabled person to trip and fall and should be addressed as soon aspossible.

5. Horizontal and Vertical Movement and Assembly Areas:

5.1 Circulation within the building is generally poor, however it was noted thatthe floor area is managed in such away to maximise floor space and create anaccessible display area.

5.1.1 The ground, first and second floors consist of an area of approximately 15 m2

with display cabinets arranged around the room.5.1.2 The displays are 750 mm high and therefore accessible to wheelchair users.

5.2 There is no lift, platform or stair lift in the building.5.2.1 Therefore there is only wheelchair access to the ground floor5.2.2 Access to the other floors is by a narrow spiral staircase.

5.3 Signage is poor in all areas and it was noted that there was a lack of suitablesignage for means of escape.

5.3.1 The signage currently provided is in script format, printed on a glossbackground, this has the effect of shadowing the signs, which makes itextremely difficult for someone with a visual impairment to read.

5.4 There is sufficient suitable seating provided within the assembly areas, theseating provided for visitors to the museum is generally hard enough and ofsufficient height and some seating with arms is also provided for people withmobility difficulties.

5.5 The lighting within the building is adequate.

5.6 There are no aids in the assembly areas to assist the hard of hearing.

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5.7 The spiral staircase to the upper storeys is of concrete construction, the treadsvary in depth and length and shape, which would cause some confusion tovisitors with vision impairments and certain ambient disabled visitors.

5.7.1 There is no warning signage that identifies the uneven treads and none of thestair nosings are easily identified.

5.7.2 Tactile warnings should also be provided as soon possible to all landings.5.7.3 The lighting to the spiral staircase requires supplementing with additional

down-lighters to avoid shadows on treads as soon as possible.

6. Doors

6.1 Generally all doors are necessary for safety and functional reasons.

7. Lavatories7.1 There are no WC facilities to the building.

7.2 There are no accessible WC facilities.

8. Fixtures and Fittings

8.1 Seating in the main relates to that provided around the assembly areas and theseating provided is a good height, firmness and there are arm rests to aidambulant disabled visitors, who may have problems raising and loweringthemselves from such furniture.

8.2 Lighting is generally is acceptable, with the exception of the spiral staircase.

8.3 Acoustics are generally acceptable.

9. Information and Controls:

9.1 Signage throughout the building could be improved and tactile signage to thestairs must be improved.

10. Means of Escape

10.1 There is a significant defect to this building in respect of fire precautionaryworks and means of escape.

10.2 There are no Evac chairs should, an ambient disabled visitor who has decidedto access the upper floors, require assistance.

10.3 During the visit there was no indication as to whether or not staffs weretrained in evacuation procedures should a member of the public visiting anyarea of the building have a disability?

11. RecommendationsThe Disability Discrimination Act 1995: 21 (2) refers to a service provider being “under aduty to take such steps as is reasonable, taking into consideration all of the circumstances”.

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The legislation is ambiguous in so much as, there is no clear definition, and therefore“reasonable steps” will vary according to: -

The type of service being provided; The nature of the service provider and its size and resources; The effect of the disability on the individual disabled person.

Therefore, the recommendations made should be considered as being subjective, but are givenwith reference to the above factors, without intending to be exhaustive.

Ref 1.1.1We would recommend that consideration be given to either installing a separate pedestrianpathway or restricting vehicles for dropping off purposes with deliveries outside of normalsite opening times.

Ref 1.2With the restricted parking facilities that are available, either a disabled parking bay should beprovided on the drive adjacent the entrance or representation should be made to LeicestershireCounty Council for a specific parking bay adjacent to building on either New Street orGranby Street, or a designated dropping off area should be made available at the front of theMuseum were access can then be gained to the tower.

Ref 2.1Consideration should be given to the inclusion of parking facilities within the Queens Park.

Ref 3.1.1Handrails should be at a height of between 900 and 100mm above the nosing line andprovided to both sides of the steps, the rail should extend between 300 and 450 mm butshould not cause an obstruction. The rail should be either circular or oval in section between40/50 mm in diameter.

Ref 3.1.2A textured warning surface should be provided to the head of the step using corduroy paving.

Ref 3.1.3Some consideration should be given in creating a permanent ramp to the front entrance,although it is acknowledged the temporary arrangement is adequate in light of there being twosmall steps.

Ref 3.1.4Additional lighting to the front entrance is required during refurbishment works.

Ref 4.2.1 & 4.2.2The original doors to building ideally require viewing glass and operable door handle,however the management system in operation with a attendant monitoring the door, that iswedged open, is a pragmatic solution that is currently working as a reasonable adjustment.Should this system cease the opening door will require a vision panel and suitable doorhandle.

Ref 5.2

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There is no reasonable action that could rectify the problem of there being no wheelchairaccess to this building, however a management adjustment could include a PC point thatincorporates the displays of the inaccessible floors.

Ref 5.3Signs should form part of an integrated communication scheme that gives clear directions,information and instructions. All key information, such as sign directories, orientation signs,maps and plans, should be visual and where possible audible and in tactile form where lowenough to be touched.

Ref 5.6We do not feel that a reasonable adjustment, for a service of this size, would include theprovision of a fixed or portable induction loop and therefore we would recommend thatshould the need arise it should be dealt with as a management issue, i.e. contingencies in placeto re-arrange seating etc.

Ref 5.7.1 & 5.7.2Signage is required at the foot of the stairs that warns visitors of the nature and incline, heightof the rise of the stairs. The stair nosings require distinctive strip as soon as is possible andtactile warning in the form of corduroy paving at the stair landings, base and head as soon asis possible.

Ref 5.7.3Additional lighting is required to the staircase that does not create shadows to the stair treads.

Ref 7.1 & 7.2It would not be considered a reasonable adjustment to provide for WC facilities.

Ref 10.2Signage at the base of the stairs should clearly identify the access problems associated withthe spiral staircase, the provision of an Evac chair should be given some consideration as amanagement issue and as a part of an overall evacuation strategy.

10. Operational management:

10.1 Management issues relate to this section within the audit pro-forma. Aquestionnaire was not completed on site.

10.2 We were not able to establish as to whether any members of staff were trainedin access issues. We would recommend that a clear policy be available withregard to awareness issues and for the training of those members of staff whohave to deal with the public on a daily basis.

Executive Summary

The building does not comply with part M of the Building Regulations, However it is useable.

Disabled parking facilities should be considered within the site or at least a designateddropping off area and the County Council should be approached with a view to consideringthe allocation of a disabled street-parking bay.Handrails are required to the steps at the main entrance, tactile warnings, lighting and someconsideration given to a permanent ramp.

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The main entrance doors do not comply with the building regulations and require a visionpanel, however this has been overcome and reasonable adjustment applied with the attendantmonitoring the entrance.

There are no toilet facilities and no access to the first and second floors however; we wouldnot consider any major alterations, within the limited scope of the building, as being areasonable adjustment.

The spiral staircase does require rectification works as soon as possible, the stairs are dimlylit, the stair nosing do not differ in colour and texture from the remaining tread and there is notactile warning to the presence of the stairs on any of the landings and we feel that these issueshould be dealt with as soon as possible.We would that signage is provided at the base of the stairs that clearly identifies the accessproblems, warning ambient disabled visitors as to the nature of the stairs and where applicablethe attendant should prevent access in certain circumstance, we would therefore recommendthat the vertical access issue is addressed as a management stratergy including the provisionof Evac chair.

It should be noted that this audit relates purely to the physical features of the building thatmay impact on a disabled person using the facilities.

No comment has been made on the actual management of the service being provided fromthis building, as that does not form part of our current remit.

We would also recommend that an assessment of the service provision be carried out as theremoval of physical features as obstacles to disabled access does not necessarily result in theservice provision being compliant under the requirements of the Disability DiscriminationAct.

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Annual Public Building Survey 24-Apr-14Site Name Carillon Tower Building Name

Site UPRN L231 Building UPRN

Priority

Location Works *Backlogy/n

Priority(see

below)area / size units Sch Rate

Code Cost per unit Est Total Work Responsibility Vote No. Authorisework

External Works Pointing required to paved areas No 2 50m2 50 IPF 41.77£ 2,088.50£ CBC

Cleaning of Stone to low level No 2 1 est 6,180.00£ 6,180.00£ CBC

Attend to rusting window frames No 2 3No 3 est 30.90£ 92.70£ CBC

Pointing to lower stone plinth 2 3m2 3 IPF 41.77£ 125.31£ CBC

Repair stone window reveals No 3 0.5m2 1 est 309.00£ 309.00£ CBC

Repair front door- P&P/gauge no 2 Item 1 est £200 200.00£ CBC

Repair high level glazing leaded glass no -£ CBC

restick lower window seal 1 no 1 est £50 50.00£ CBC

CBC

Internally

Ground Floor Point minor cracking to beamcasing No 3 Item 1 est 103.00£ 103.00£ CBC

Decorat Ground Floor no 3 Item 1 est 1,500.00£ 1,500.00£ CBC

-£ CBC

First Floor Point minor cracking to window brick arch No 3 6m 6 IPF 41.77£ 250.62£ CBC

Decorate first floor no 3 item 1 est 2,000.00£ 2,000.00£ CBC

Second Floor CBC

Decorate second floor no 3 item 1 est 2,000.00£ 2,000.00£ CBC

point minor cracking above window and touch no 3 item 3 IPF 41.77£ 125.31£ CBC

up decs

Point minor cracking to window cill No 3 0.5m 1 IPF 41.77£ 50.00£ CBC

CBC

CBC

Third Floor 3rd floor landing :-

Decorate thired floor no 3 item 1 est 2,000.00£ 2,000.00£ CBC

Remove obsolete pipework and make good no 2 item 1 est 103.00£ 103.00£ CBC

Fill holes and make good to decs where no 3 7m2 7 est 8.37£ 58.59£ CBC

Repair Below window no 3 2no. 2 est 51.50£ 103.00£ CBC

Box in Electrics no 3 CBC

CBC

point minor cracking on head and sill of window 3 4m sq 4 est 50.00£ 50.00£ CBC

box in metal high risk currently covered by cloth 1 item 1 est 50.00£ 50.00£ CBC

CBC

Fourth Floor Prepare/stain louvred doors (8double) No 1 75m2 75 IPF 20.00£ 1,500.00£ CBC

refix louvred doors 2 16 doors 16 est 25.00£ 400.00£ CBC

Stairwell :- -£

Stain timber ceiling 3 25m2 25 ipf 15.45£ 386.25£ CBC

Access Equipment 3 item 1 est 515.00£ 515.00£ CBC

repair wire netting to staircase landing No 1 item 1 est 77.25£ 77.25£ CBC

S&F wire to handrails to fill gap No 1 item 1 est 1,545.00£ 1,545.00£ CBC

Refix/reinforce timber hand rail (adjacent bells) no 2 item 1 est 206.00£ 206.00£ CBC

fill gaps between stairs 1 8m sq 8 est 150.00£ 150.00£ CBC

place safety netting on stairs 1 item 1 est 50.00£ 50.00£ CBC

remove graffiti 3 1msq 1 est 50.00£ 50.00£ CBC

Staircase Check handrail fixings No 3 item 1 est 20.60£ 50.00£ CBC

Prepare/paint walls and handrails No 3 item 1 IPF 1,000.00£ 1,000.00£ CBC

repair damaged bricks 1 1m sq 12.27£ 50.00£ CBC

Roof Level CBC

Charnwood Borough Council Contractor/Tenant Landlord

£3,472.25 £3,472.25 £0.00 £0.00

£9,395.51 £9,395.51 £0.00 £0.00

£10,550.77 £10,550.77 £0.00 £0.00

£23,418.53 £23,418.53 £0.00 £0.00

Asset Services Priority Assessment 1 Urgent

2 Essential

3 Desirable

CommentsNo access to roof level at the time of survey

4th floor - lighting to the soffits ( 4 No. ) has no electric running to them

Roof Level - the red light has no power running to it

Note * min cost £50.00

Priority 3

TOTAL

Carillon Tower

B237

Priority 1

Priority 2

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Quadron Services Ltd. SAFE WORKING PRACTICE

Control of Invasive and Harmful Plant Species

Safe Working Practice Number SWP140

Date Written 18th October 2011

Written by John Black

Review Period Annual

Date of Last Amendment 25th March 2014

Amended by John Black

Reason for Amendment Remove ENV Logo

Associated Risk Assessment QRA 180

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This safe working practice note must be followed by all operatives and supervisors. Disciplinary action may be taken in the event of failure to comply. The Safe Working Practice Note forms the basic rules of the system of work concerned and is to be read in conjunction with all relevant Safe Working Practice Notes, Risk Assessments and Health and Safety Guidance notes available.

Personal Protective Equipment

Overalls Foot Protection Ear Protection Hand Protection Eye Protection

Respiratory Protection Reflective Wear Head Protection Safety Harness Welding Mask

All PPE must be appropriate to the task being carried out. Local assessment may dictate the use of other protective equipment in addition to that indicated above.

The associated Risk Assessment will show the PPE to be used when completing a particular element of the tasks covered in this Safe Working Practice.

INVASIVE SPECIES Introduction What are non-native invasive plants Non-native species are those that occur outside their natural range due to direct or indirect introduction by humans. If the introduced plants or animals persist in natural or unmanaged habitats, they are termed ‘naturalised’. Many naturalised species do not present a problem but some that spread and out compete native species can threaten ecosystems, habitats or native species – resulting in environmental or economic damage. These are considered to be invasive either due to lack of natural control mechanisms (such as predators); rapid rate of spread (by seed or vegetatively) or suppression of other species (such as allelopathy – as with black walnut – or competition for resources). Invasive species can be plants, animals, or other groups such as fungi or algae that cause disease or pest problems.

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Quick facts Clearing the Olympic site of Japanese knotweed has been estimated at £70 million. There are 1,892 non-native plants in the UK, but only 66 are considered invasive.

Approximately 60% of invasive plants come from horticulture. It is a criminal offence to plant or cause to grow a non-native invasive species in the wild.

The problems Non-native invasive species can:

• Change ecosystems and habitats and have non-biotic effects, such as reducing or impeding water flow leading to flooding, or changing the pH or the chemical composition of the soil, or lock up nutrients

• Outcompete native species either by habitat change or by spreading so rapidly as to crowd out slower growing species, threatening the long-term survival of species

• Take a long time to become invasive. Many of the plants now considered invasive have been growing in the UK for over 100 years and for much of that time showed no sign of becoming a problem

• Be expensive to eradicate. It is also very costly to restore degraded habitat, if it can be done at all

Invasive plants FACT: There are 1,892 non-native plants in the UK, 66 of which were stated to have a negative environmental impact.

What UK legislation covers invasive non-native plants? The Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) recognised the need to control certain species of invasive plants and animals already causing a problem in the UK, listing them in Schedule 9.

Originally only giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) and Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) were listed. However, in April 2010 a further 36 plants were added onto Schedule 9 (see below for the list). A recent amendment to the Wildlife and Countryside Act has a new provision to ban specific plants from sale.

A list of plants to be banned from sale is being prepared by Defra.

What is in place to help tackle the problem? The Convention on Biological Diversity (1992) included a requirement for signatories to prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species. This led to the formation of the Global Invasive Species Programme in 1997 which published the Global Strategy on Invasive Alien Species in 2001.

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Within the UK, legislation on non native species was reviewed in 2001 which led to the formation of;

• The GB Non-Native Species Programme Board

• The Invasive Non-Native Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain, published in 2008

• The Non-Native Species Secretariat within Fera (Food & Environment Research Agency)

Alongside these developments, working with the horticulture industry, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), published the Horticulture Code of Practice in 2005 which provides non-binding guidance to horticulture professionals and gardeners on dealing with non-native invasive species. Vascular Plant species listed on Schedule 9, from 6 April 2010, for England & Wales. Allium paradoxum (Leek, Few-flowered) [NI] Allium triquetrum (Garlic, Three-cornered) Azolla filiculoides (Fern, Water) [NI] Cabomba caroliniana (Fanwort, Carolina Water-Shield) [NI] Carpobrotus edulis (Fig, Hottentot) [NI] Cotoneaster bullatus (Cotoneaster, Hollyberry) Cotoneaster horizontalis (Cotoneaster) Cotoneaster integrifolius (Cotoneaster, Entire-leaved) Cotoneaster microphyllus (Cotoneaster, Small-leaved) Cotoneaster simonsii (Cotoneaster, Himalayan) Crassula helmsii (Stonecrop, Australian Swamp; New Zealand Pygmyweed) [NI] Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora (Montbretia) Diphysma crassifolium (Dewplant, Purple) Eichhornia crassipes (Hyacinth, Water) Elodea spp. (Waterweeds) [NI] Fallopia japonica (Knotweed, Japanese) Fallopia japonica × Fallopia sachalinensis (Knotweed, Hybrid) [F. × bohemica] Fallopia sachalinensis (Knotweed, Giant) Gunnera tinctoria (Rhubarb, Giant) [NI] Hydrocotyle ranunculoides (Pennywort, Floating) [NI] Impatiens glandulifera (Balsam, Himalayan) [NI] Lagarosiphon major (Waterweed, Curly) [NI] Lamiastrum galeobdolon subsp. argentatum (Archangel, Variegated Yellow) Ludwigia grandiflora (Primrose, Water) Ludwigia peploides (Primrose, Floating Water) Ludwigia uruguayensis (Primrose, Water) Myriophyllum aquaticum (Parrot’s Feather) [NI]

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Parthenocissus inserta (Creeper, False Virginia) Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Creeper, Virginia) Pistia stratiotes (Lettuce, Water) [NI] Rhododendron luteum (Azalea, Yellow) Rhododendron ponticum (Rhododendron) Rhododendron ponticum × Rhododendron maximum (Rhododendron) Rosa rugosa (Rose, Japanese) Sagittaria latifolia (Potato, Duck) Salvinia molesta (Salvinia, Giant) [NI] Smyrnium perfoliatum (Alexanders, Perfoliate)

Heracleum mantegazzianum (Giant Hogweed) and Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) were listed in Schedule 9 in the original Act (1981) and in an amendment to the Act (1991) respectively. The latter is now listed as Fallopia japonica. Identifying Invasive Species The most common invasive species found in and around parklands are:

• JAPANESE KNOTWEED - Fallopia japonica

• HIMALAYAN BALSAM - Impatiens glandulifera

• GIANT HOGWEED - Heracleum mantegazzianum

• COMMON RAGWORT – Senecio jacobaea It is important that all staff can identify these species and a description of them follows.

Any instances of these plants must be reported to your supervisor so that they can notify the client and agree a programme of treatment to control and eradicate these species.

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JAPANESE KNOTWEED - Fallopia japonica

Species Description Scientific name: Fallopia japonica AKA: Japanese Bamboo, Pysen saethwr (Welsh), Polygonum cuspidatum, Reynoutria japonica Native to: Japan, Taiwan, northern China Habitat: Common in urban areas, particularly on waste land, railways, road sides and river banks Tall herbaceous perennial with bamboo like stems. Often grows into dense thickets. Characteristic leaves and stems, persistence of last year’s dead canes and distinctive rhizome (underground root-like stems) enables year round identification. Introduced in the early 19th century as an ornamental plant. Now common and widespread across the UK. Spreads rapidly in the wild by natural means and as a result of spread by humans. Spread is solely by vegetative means, either fragments of rhizome or stem. Does not produce seed in the UK. Negative impacts include outcompeting native flora, contributing to river bank erosion and increasing the likelihood of flooding. Can also cause significant delays and cost to development as well as structural damage (it can grow through asphalt and some other surfaces).

Japanese Knotweed is listed under Schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 with respect to England, Wales and Scotland. As such it is an offence to plant of otherwise cause Japanese knotweed to grow in the wild. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Japanese Knotweed is classified as controlled waste

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Distribution Widespread and common across the UK. Notably extensive infestations are found in the south-west of England, south Wales and Greater London, however similarly extensive populations can also be found elsewhere.

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Japanese knotweed is extremely persistent & is capable of regeneration from very small parts of the plant. Rhizomes can remain viable for a number of years without producing shoots above ground. It is necessary to be realistic regarding resources available for control. If the area is larger than can be tackled in one process, areas with greatest potential for spread e.g. alongside roads, paths or rivers, or where it is spreading to neighbouring properties, should be the first priority.

Japanese knotweed must not be put in with ‘green waste’ for composting. Control Measures Control without herbicides can be effective, but it usually takes more time & greater persistence. Breaking up the plant can also lead to further spread. All treatments are carried out more easily if dead canes are cut & either left on the site, or disposed of appropriately, during the dormant season. On a domestic scale, the knotweed material should be put into a polythene sack, which is then put into a further sack & secured This can then be taken to a Civic Amenity Site with the prior agreement of the site provider. The staff at the site must also be informed of the contents on arrival to ensure proper disposal is carried out. Glyphosate based products e.g.‘ Roundup Ultra 3000’ are most effective in late summer & autumn, 2,4D, is a selective product which may be suitable for use earlier in the season, particularly where Japanese knotweed is in grass. Other products may be effective at other times in the growing season. Read & closely follow the instructions on herbicide products. Residual herbicides e.g. ‘Picloram’, are available to competent persons qualified in pesticide use.

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HIMALAYAN BALSAM - Impatiens glandulifera

Species Description Scientific name: Impatiens glandulifera AKA: Policeman’s Helmet, Indian Balsam, Poor Mans Orchid, Jac y Neidiwr (Welsh) Native to: West and central Himalayas Habitat: Found mostly on river banks and in damp woodland, can grow in other damp habitats. . A tall, attractive, annual herb with explosive seed heads. Although easy to identify as a mature plant with its pink-purple flowers, fleshy stem and characteristic leaves, the seedlings and last year’s dead stems of this annual are more difficult to spot. Introduced as a garden plant in the early 19th century and first recorded in the wild in 1855. Often favoured by the general public for its aesthetic appeal and is still deliberately planted on occasion. Widespread in the UK, especially along urban rivers. Spreads solely by seeds, which are small and easily carried by wind or water. Out-competes native species in ecologically sensitive areas, particularly river banks where it grows in dense stands along river banks it can impede flow at times of high rainfall, increasing the likelihood of flooding. Die back of extensive stands over winter can leave river banks bare and exposed to erosion. Himalayan balsam is listed under Schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 with respect to England and Wales. As such, it is an offence to plant or otherwise allow this species to grow in the wild.

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Identification throughout the year Flowers slightly earlier, June to August. Can be identified at most times of the year: March-June by its seedlings, stem and leaf shape, from July to September by its stem, leaf shape and flowers. More difficult to identify over winter (October to February), look for hay like remains and distinctive root structure.

Distribution Widespread and common across the UK. Notably extensive infestations are found in the south-west of England, south Wales and Greater London, however similarly extensive populations can also be found elsewhere.

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Control Measures Himalayan Balsam is an annual plant and therefore the key objective for control of the species is to exhaust the plants seed bank. This is done by repeatedly removing adults before they set seed. The species tolerates low light levels and also shades out other vegetation, so gradually impoverishing habitats by killing off other plants. It is seen in gardens, either uninvited or grown deliberately, but care must be taken to ensure that it does not escape into the wild. Plants that out-compete other more desirable plants or simply invade half the garden are classed as weeds and require control. First, consider whether this can be done using non-chemical means such as pulling or digging out. If this can't be achieved, consider using chemical methods.

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Mechanical Control The plant is easy to cut, either by hand or machine, provided there is adequate access. However, it often grows amongst bushes and brambles and in inaccessible locations on river banks. Unless the plant is cut below the lowest node, it will regrow and flower later in the season. Thus, a single cut is only effective if made very close to the soil level. Regular mowing will also control this plant even if the cutting level is above the lowest node, provided the frequency is sufficient to prevent the formation of flowers and seeds. Mechanical control is likely to be effective only in those locations where good access is available to ground smooth enough for close mowing and free of shrubs or bushes. You can mow / strim or cut plants at ground level before the flowering stage in June. Do not cut earlier as this causes vigorous re-growth and more flowering. Small infestations can be controlled by hand pulling as the plant is shallow rooted. The seed bank lasts for approximately 18 months, so two years control should eradicate the plant if there is no further infestation from upstream Non-chemical control The main method of control, and usually the most appropriate, is pulling or cutting the plants before they flower and set seed. Conservation authorities regularly organise ‘balsam bashing’ work parties to clear the weed from marshland and riverbanks.

Chemical control Where non-chemical control methods are not feasible, chemical controls may need to be used. Choose a herbicide that is most appropriate for the purpose by reading the label carefully before using. Contact weed killers i.e. glyphosate have low persistence in the soil, being virtually inactivated on soil contact. Residual weed killers persist in the soil for several weeks or months and can move deeper or sideways in the soil, leading to possible damage of underlying plant roots. Before using weed killers alongside waterways it is necessary to contact the Environment Agency (see telephone directory for your local office). Take care when applying weed killers near ornamental plants. Cover them with plastic sheeting while spraying, and only remove it once the spray has dried on the weed foliage. It may take a couple of seasons to obtain good control of Himalayan balsam, as additional weed seedlings germinate after the parent plants are killed off.

Glyphosate Himalayan balsam can be controlled with a weed killer based on glyphosate, such as Roundup or Tumbleweed. Glyphosate is a non-selective, systemic weed killer that is applied to the foliage. It is inactivated on contact with the soil, so there is no risk of damage to the roots of nearby ornamentals, but care must be taken that the spray doesn't drift onto their foliage. Application is most effective when weed growth is vigorous. Treat at early flowering stage to ensure the weed is knocked back before it has chance to self-seed.

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GIANT HOGWEED - Heracleum mantegazzianum

Species Description Scientific name: Heracleum mantegazzianum AKA: Efwr enfawr (Welsh) Native to: Caucasus mountains in south west Russia and Georgia Habitat: Widespread, most common on river banks Easy to identify when fully grown by height, size of leaves and size of flowers. Can be confused with native hogweed when not fully grown or when growth is stunted (e.g. regrowth after cutting). Introduced as an ornamental. First recorded wild in the UK in the late 19th century. Spreads solely by seeds, mainly through deliberate planting, wind dispersal and in water courses. Now common across much of the UK.

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WARNING Contact with any part of this plant must be avoided as even minute amounts of sap can cause blistering of the skin following exposure to sunlight.

Other negative impacts include out-competing native flora, river bank erosion and increase in flood risk. Can cause delays/ additional costs on development sites where the plant must be removed as controlled waste in order to comply with legislation. Giant hogweed is listed under Schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 with respect to England, Wales and Scotland. As such it is an offence to plant or otherwise cause this species to grow in the wild. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, giant hogweed is also classified as controlled waste.

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Distribution Widespread and common across much of the UK. Extensive infestations are found particularly in Scotland and the north of England. Less abundant in Cornwall. Often associated with large rivers.

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Control Measures Mechanical Control Hand cutting should never be undertaken unless the operator is wearing full protective clothing to prevent skin contamination by the sap. Machine operators should take similar precautions because the sap can be spread onto machinery and subsequently come into contact with skin. Cutting before flowering will, at best, produce only temporary control and ensures that the plant regrows in the following season. Cutting after flowering has no benefit once the seeds have been formed, except to clear away the dying vegetation. Small infestations can be controlled by digging out the whole plant. It is possible that large infestations may be controlled by deep cultivation (ploughing) although this has not been tested and is generally impractical on river banks. Cutting through the stem must be done below ground level to ensure damage to the rootstock and to prevent regrowth from the base.

Chemical Control The only herbicide which is known to control Giant Hogweed and which is approved for use in or near water, is glyphosate. The plants can be sprayed with glyphosate at a rate of 61 per ha when the plants are growing actively but still less than about 1 m high. This is usually in April and May. Long-lance sprayers may assist in accurate application of glyphosate to plants growing in inaccessible sites along river banks. Glyphosate can be applied as a spot treatment to individual plants, using hand-held equipment, or as an overall spray using machine-mounted spray booms. In the latter instance, total weed control of all vegetation will occur and it may be necessary to reseed the treated area with grass and other native plants. Establishing a good sward of grasses soon after treatment of the weed will help to reduce the rate of recolonisation of the area by seeds of Giant Hogweed.

Best Option Spray individual plants or whole colonies with glyphosate in April or May. Reseed the area once the plants have died off and spot treat new plants as they appear.

WARNING The sap of giant hogweed contains a toxic chemical which sensitises the skin and leads to severe blistering when exposed to sunlight.

THIS REACTION CAN RECUR FOR MANY YEARS.

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HARMFUL PLANT SPECIES Identifying harmful weeds Five particular plants are classified as 'injurious' (harmful) weeds under the Weeds Act 1959. These five plants are:

• common ragwort • spear thistle • creeping or field thistle • curled dock • broad-leaved dock

Ragwort is harmful to, and can kill, horses and livestock if eaten by them. All parts of the plant are poisonous. The thistles and docks are economically harmful if allowed to spread, as they can stop pasture and crops growing properly. The following gives a description of the five harmful weeds, including photos to help you identify them. Any instances of these weeds must be reported to your supervisor so that they can notify the client and agree a programme of treatment to control and eradicate these species.

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COMMON RAGWORT – Senecio jacobaea

Mature Plant Young Plant

Young plant: Young plants of common ragwort are evident from the autumn to early June as low rosettes in pasture and on bare ground. The leaves of these young plants are extremely variable, either undivided or simply divided into terminal oval and smaller lateral lobes. These are usually a deep bottle-green, tinged purple, and slightly glossy on the upper surface.

Adult plant: In their second or subsequent years the rosettes mature and produce flowering stems from late June onwards. These are between 30-100cm tall, carrying dense flat topped clusters of bright yellow daisy-like flower heads each 1.5-2.5cm across. The leaves on mature plants are strongly divided into narrow lobes with the bases clasping the non-woody main stem. The flowering stems die back after producing seeds.

Other ragwort species not prescribed in the Weeds Act 1959: Marsh ragwort – Senecio aquaticus: Mature plants have elliptical or oval basal leaves. Upper leaves are less divided than those of common ragwort with larger terminal lobes. The flower heads are also generally larger at 2.5-3cm diameter.

Oxford ragwort – Senecio squalidus: Mature plants, which may have woody lower stems, rarely exceed 50cm in height, and have more widely spaced lobes on the leaves than common ragwort.

Hoary ragwort – Senecio erucifolius: Much more hairy that common ragwort, particularly on the leaf under surface which is greyish in appearance.

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Control Measures

Mechanical Control Pulling (and digging) Ragwort can be controlled by hand pulling or digging which can also prevent seed spread but may not give long-term control. Plants should be removed and disposing of it through a waste disposal contractor as controlled waste. Ragwort is able to set seed even after being pulled, dug or cut and therefore there is a high risk of seed dispersal to neighbouring land during transportation. To avoid unnecessary seed dispersal, seed heads should be cut off first and should only be transported in sealed bags or enclosed containers. Where the plants are bulky, they can be cut up to assist packing.

Handling Ragwort Ragwort is a toxic plant and suitable precautions must be taken when handling both live and dead plants. Hands must be protected by wearing sturdy waterproof gardening type gloves. Arms and legs should also be covered. A facemask should be used to avoid the inhalation of ragwort pollen or other airborne particles. If ragwort comes into contact with bare skin, the area should be thoroughly washed in warm soapy water, rinsed and dried.

Chemical Control No single herbicide treatment will completely eliminate a ragwort infestation due to successive germinations of the weed. Treatment with selective herbicides can be made to the plant rosettes usually late spring and in the autumn before frost damages the foliage. The most effective material for overall spraying is 2,4-D* but this will damage clover and a number of other plant species. Products containing citronella oil* are now available for spot treatment of ragwort.

For Large Scale off Site Disposal Using a waste management company is ideal when there is a large quantity of ragwort to be disposed of or where other options are not available. Disposing of material this way means that it is removed professionally and disposed of legally. The waste management company removing the ragwort should provide either a wheeled or bulk container (a lidded skip or roll-on roll-off hook lift container) or otherwise a refuse collection vehicle with containment or enclosed compactor mechanism. Open skips should not be used. It should be noted, that where the sole purpose or intent is to dispose of waste, then any such material should not be transferred to a third party for disposal, unless they are a bona fide registered and licensed waste contractor and the facility is similarly licensed and permitted. The contractor/waste management company must be registered with the Environment Agency. You should contact the Agency to check that the contractor is suitably registered.

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BROAD-LEAVED DOCK – Rumex obtusifolius

Mature Plant Young Plant

Young plant: Seedlings emerge from September through to summer with an opposite pair of narrow diamond-shaped or strap-like cotyledon leaves. The true leaves then emerge one at a time unrolling to form a roughly oval or elongated heart-shaped structure that is green but tinged with purple. Plantlets regenerated from root fragments more closely resemble the adult plant. Broad-leaved docks usually remain vegetative for their first year.

Adult plant: This dock which has a perennial rootstock produces a basal rosette of large, broad, oval to oblong leaves up to 25cm long with a strong central vein and rounded, backward pointing lobes at the base. Flowering is from late June onwards with the stems typically up to 100cm tall but sometimes reaching 150cm. The flowering stem is loosely branched with numerous clusters of small reddish-brown flowers which have more the appearance of seeds. The flowering stems die back after producing seeds. Broad-leaved dock is distinguished from curled dock by the broader leaves. The fruit is roughly triangular with one or two swollen seeds. The thin wing or membrane surrounding the seeds has an irregularly toothed edge. The long tap root of this plant is more prone to be branched than that of curled dock. Both species are widespread and can hybridise so that intermediate plants occur.

Control Measures Broad-leaved docks produce many seeds which can remain viable in soil for decades. Buds on pieces of tap-root broken by soil disturbance or treading will produce new plants. Flowering in late June to early autumn with inflorescences reaching over 100cm in height.

Herbicides can be used to control the species as follows

Seedlings - MCPB mixture for grass clover reseeds. Mecoprop or MCPA alone or in mixtures for grass reseeds without clover.

Established - Asulum for grassland with clover. Fluroxypyr, dicamba, 24D, triclopyr, or thifensulfuron in land without clover.

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CURLED DOCK – Rumex crispus

Mature Plant Young Plant

Young plant: The seedlings are very similar to those of broad-leaved dock but the true leaves may have a more pointed tip. As with broad-leaved dock the plants can be regenerated from root fragments caused by soil disturbance or heavy treading by animals or humans.

Adult plant: The leaves of curled dock are narrower and more elongated than those of broad-leaved dock, usually tapering to a point and with wavy undulating margins. Flowering is from late June onwards each year, when the plants can extend to 100cm or even 200cm in height. The flower and seed clusters differ from broad-leaved dock in that they are much more closely and densely arranged. The flowering stems die back after producing seeds. The fruit lacks teeth on the wing, is oval/triangular in shape, usually with all 3 seeds swollen, although with one often larger than the others.

Other dock species not prescribed in the Weeds Act 1959: Two other species commonly occur on waste land:

Wood dock – Rumex sanguineus – has elongated oval and pointed leaves. The lower spike has only small basal leaves.

Clustered dock – Rumex conglomeratus – the flower spike of this dock has a characteristic zig-zag structure and bears small leaves throughout.

Control Measures Curled docks produce many seeds which can remain viable in soil for decades. Buds on pieces of tap-root broken by soil disturbance or treading will produce new plants. Flowering in late June to early autumn with inflorescences reaching over 100cm in height. Curled docks should receive the same control measures as for broad-leaved docks shown on page 21 above.

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CREEPING THISTLE – Cirsium arvense

Mature Plant Young Plant

Young plant: Seedling plants form small rosettes with a pair of opposite simple and unstalked oval cotyledon leaves. Paired light green true leaves are arranged at right angles to the cotyledons. These have wavy edges, weak spines and the upper surface supports hairs or weak bristles. Plantlets regenerating from root fragments more closely resemble the adult..

Adult plant: The adult plant forms an extensive root system which can be exposed on digging. The flowering stems extend 30-100cm or more in height from the shoots which emerge out of the rootstock each spring. These stems lack spines, wings, furrows or ridges. The leaves are elongated and narrow with a wavy and strongly spined margin. The upper surfaces are quite glossy or waxy, whilst undersides are cottony or downy. There are separate male and female plants which can be distinguished by their different flower structures. Loose clusters of purple flower heads, each between 1.5 and 2.5cm long and around 1cm wide, are borne on the branched stems, from the end of June each year. The flowering stems die back after producing seeds.

Control Measures Cultivation is not an effective means of control as the number of root pieces which can throw up new shoots is increased. Control on arable land therefore is usually by use of a range of herbicides depending on the field crop grown. On grassland, cutting at flower stem extension but before opening of the flower buds will prevent seed spread for a particular season. Repeated cutting at the same growth stage over several years may "wear down" an infestation. MCPA herbicide applied during the early bud stage will kill the aerial parts of the plant, but repeat treatments the following year may be necessary for complete control. One application of the herbicide clopyralid is normally sufficient to achieve an acceptable level of control.

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SPEAR THISTLE – Cirsium vulgare other common names: Scotch Thistle, Bell Thistle

Mature Plant Young Plant

Young Plant: Seedling plants appear from autumn until April in pasture and on bare ground. The cotyledons differ from those of creeping thistle in that they are borne on short stalks. The true leaves are also longer and more bristly with a downy appearance to the upper surfaces. The seedling plants quickly form rosettes which remain for at least one year before producing flowering stems.

Adult plant: The flowering stems begin to emerge from the rosettes when the basal leaves reach 15-30cm in length. These stems typically reach 30-100cm in height, but taller specimens occur. Stems are cottony or minutely hairy, bearing discontinuous wings and leaves which are also spiny and deeply lobed. From July onwards plants produce large purple flower heads 3-5cm long by 2-5cm across, in loose clusters forming the stereotype image of a thistle. The flowering stems die back after producing seeds.

Other thistle species not prescribed in the Weeds Act 1959: Marsh thistle – Cirsium palustre – this more closely resembles spear thistle than creeping thistle, but has continuous, spiny wings along the stem.

Control Measures The plants can be cut each year before mid-July to prevent shedding of viable seed. It is also possible to remove them by digging. Long-term control is possible using herbicide treatment; spear thistle is susceptible to clopyralid* and moderately susceptible to MCPA* herbicides. Where clover is an important constituent of the sward, a mixture of MCPA* and MCPB* herbicides is more appropriate.

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The thistles listed here are not readily confused with creeping or spear thistle but special care should be taken not to damage these uncommon species.

Tuberous thistle – Cirsium tuberosum – Very rare perennial species of calcareous grassland in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Cambridgeshire made extinct in 1974 but re-introduced since 1987.

Melancholy thistle – Cirsium heterophyllum/helenoides – An uncommon erect perennial plant of damp northern meadows, woodland edges and verges. Leaves are unlobed, green above, whitish and cottony beneath, elliptical with a tapering point. The margins toothed or with soft spines. The stem is grooved, winged and cottony, bearing large usually solitary purple flowering heads.

Carline thistle – Carlina vulgaris – A biennial plant of short calcareous grassland with very spiny leaves, cottony beneath with a short unspined flowering stem, 10-20cm, rarely up to 60cm. The flowering head is ringed by horizontally extended straw coloured rays.

Musk thistle – Carduus nutans – An annual or biennial species of calcareous grassland with flowering stems 100cm in height, discontinuously winged. The large flowering heads are usually solitary and drooping.

Meadow thistle – Cirsium dissectum – A local perennial plant up to 80cm high resembling a slender melancholy thistle, distributed through the southern half of lowland England and Wales to north-east Yorkshire.

Dwarf thistle – Cirsium acaule – A stemless perennial thistle with a solitary flower head borne in the centre of the leaf rosette. Found on short and calcareous grassland in south and east England to Yorkshire.

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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Assessment Record No. CA 004

The Substance

Product Name Roundup Biactive Other Name

Manufacturers Details Suppliers Details

Monsanto Europe S.A/N.V Haven 627, Scheldelaan 460, B-2040 Antwerp, Belgium

Telephone

Various

Telephone

+32 (0)3 568 51 11

Fax Fax

+32 (0)3 568 50 90

Substance Type Liquid

Area of Use Hard and Soft Landscape Reason for Use Control of Perennial Weed

Hazard Identification Not Classified Risk Phases

Hazard Symbol Displayed on Substance Label (Check box below appropriate symbol)

GHS Pictograms and Hazard Classes

Oxidisers Flammables Self Reactives Pyrophorics Self Heating Emits Flammable Gas Organic Peroxides

Explosives Self Reactives Organic Peroxides

Acute Toxicity (severe)

Corrosive Gases Under Pressure

Carcinogen Respiratory Sensitizer Reproductive Toxicity Target Organ Toxicity Mutagenicity Aspiration Toxicity

Environmental Toxicity Irritant Dermal Sensitiser Acute Toxicity (harmful) Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritation

Adamgo
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Appendix 21
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Assessment Record No. CA 004

Possible entry route Absorption

Emergency Procedures First Aid Measures Eyes Immediately flush with plenty of water. If easy to do, remove contact lenses.

Skin Take off contaminated clothing, wristwatch, and jewellery. Wash affected skin with plenty of water. Wash clothes and clean shoes before re-use.

Ingestion Immediately offer water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. If symptoms occur, get medical attention

Inhalation Remove to fresh air.

Additional

Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguisher Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2) Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.

Additional Information

Hazardous products of combustion Carbon monoxide (CO), phosphorus oxides (PxOy), nitrogen oxides (NOx) Self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

Accidental Release

Spillage

Place leaking containers in oversize leak proof drums for transport. Small quantities: Flush spill area with water. Large quantities: Absorb in earth, sand or absorbent material. Dig up heavily contaminated soil. Collect in containers for disposal. Flush residues with small quantities of water. Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.

Disposal Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations on waste disposal. The product can be disposed as a non-hazardous industrial waste. Disposal in an industrial waste incinerator with energy recovery is recommended. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways.

Control Measures

Storage Store between: -15 to 50 °C Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place in the original container. Do not store near food, drink, animal feeding stuffs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or fertilisers. Keep out of reach of children. Keep only in the original container.

Transport Transport in a secure mobile chemical safe to avoid damage and spillage.

Handling When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Thoroughly clean equipment after use. Follow labelled warnings even when container is empty.

Use Use product as prescribed by manufacturer’s application rates and purpose of use description.

Disposal

Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations on waste disposal. Do NOT re-use containers. Pour rinse water into spray tank. Properly rinsed container can be disposed as a non hazardous industrial waste. Store for collection by approved waste disposal service. Recycle if appropriate facilities/equipment available. Recycle the non-hazardous container only when a proper control on the end use of the recycled plastic is possible.

General Measures

Wash Hands After Use

Use in Well Ventilated Areas

Wear Appropriate PPE (See below)

Other (specify)

Special Precautions FOLLOW LABELLED WARNINGS EVEN AFTER CONTAINER IS EMPTIED

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and scope of use

Gloves Goggles Dust Mask Respirator

General Use

Use In Spill Emergency

Footwear Apron Coveralls Visor

General Use

Use In Spill Emergency

Material Safety Data Sheet Details Date SDS Last Update 18th July 2014

MSDS Source www.monsanto-ag.co.uk

Assessment Details

Assessment Compiled by Assessment Compiled Date

Review Period

Date of Last Amendment

Amended by

John Black Compliance Manager

27th January 2010 Annual 9th January 15 John Black

Details of last Amendment Revised MSDS.

A copy of the Manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet is attached.

Please note that some pages within the MSDS may be intentionally blank.

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MONSANTO Europe S.A./N.V. Safety Data Sheet

Commercial Product

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1. Product identifier

Roundup® Biactive 1.1.1. Chemical name

Not applicable for a mixture.

1.1.2. Synonyms

None.

1.1.3. CLP Annex VI Index No.

Not applicable.

1.1.4. C&L ID No.

Not available.

1.1.5. EC No.

Not applicable for a mixture.

1.1.6. REACH Reg. No.

Not applicable for a mixture.

1.1.7. CAS No.

Not applicable for a mixture.

1.2. Product use Herbicide

1.3. Company/(Sales office)

MONSANTO Europe S.A./N.V.

Haven 627, Scheldelaan 460, B-2040

Antwerp, Belgium

Telephone: +32 (0)3 568 51 11

Fax: +32 (0)3 568 50 90

E-mail: [email protected]

1.4. Emergency numbers

Telephone: Belgium +32 (0)3 568 51 23

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1. Classification

2.1.1. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Not classified as dangerous.

2.1.2. National classification - U.K.

Not classified as dangerous.

EU label (manufacturer self-classification) - Classification/Labeling following the EU Dangerous

Preparations' Directive 1999/45/EC.

Not classified as dangerous.

S29 Do NOT empty into drains.

S49 Keep only in the original container.

National classification/labeling - U.K.

Not classified as dangerous.

S2 Keep out of reach of children.

S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

S24 Avoid contact with skin.

S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.

S29 Do NOT empty into drains.

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SP1 Do not contaminate water with the product or its container.

KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed, in a safe place.

2.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

2.2.1. Precautionary statement/statements P234 Keep only in original container

2.2.2. Supplemental hazard information EUH401 To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the

instructions for use.

2.2.3. Precautionary statement/statements U.K.

P234 Keep only in original container

2.3. Other hazards 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient/ingredients of unknown acute toxicity.

0% of the mixture consists of ingredient/ingredients of unknown hazards to the aquatic

environment.

2.3.1. Potential environmental effects

Not expected to produce significant adverse effects when recommended use instructions are

followed.

Not a persistent, bioaccumulative or toxic (PBT) nor a very persistent, very bioaccumulative

(vPvB) mixture.

2.4. Appearance and odour (colour/form/odour):

Yellowish-Brown /Liquid / amines

Refer to section 11 for toxicological and section 12 for environmental information.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Active ingredient

Isopropylamine salt of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; {Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate}

Composition Components CAS No. EC No. EU Index No. /

REACH Reg. No. /

C&L ID No.

% by weight

(approximate) Classification

Isopropylamine salt of

glyphosate

38641-94-0 933-426-9 015-184-00-8 /

- / 02-2119693876-15-

0000

41,5 Aquatic Chronic - Category

2; H411; { c} N; R51/53; { b}

Surfactant(s) - /

- / -

16 Aquatic Chronic - Category

4; H413R53; { a}

Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 - /

- / -

42,5 Not classified as dangerous.;

The specific chemical identity is being withheld because it is trade secret information of Monsanto Company.

Full text of classification code: See section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Use personal protection recommended in section 8.

4.1. Description of first aid measures

4.1.1. Eye contact Immediately flush with plenty of water. If easy to do, remove contact lenses.

4.1.2. Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing, wristwatch, jewellery. Wash affected skin with plenty of water.

Wash clothes and clean shoes before re-use.

4.1.3. Inhalation

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Remove to fresh air.

4.1.4. Ingestion

Immediately offer water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do

NOT induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. If symptoms occur, get medical

attention.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

4.2.1. Potential health effects

Likely routes of exposure: Skin contact, eye contact

Eye contact, short term: Not expected to produce significant adverse effects when

recommended use instructions are followed.

Skin contact, short term: Not expected to produce significant adverse effects when

recommended use instructions are followed.

Inhalation, short term: Not expected to produce significant adverse effects when recommended

use instructions are followed.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

4.3.1. Advice to doctors This product is not an inhibitor of cholinesterase.

4.3.2. Antidote

Treatment with atropine and oximes is not indicated.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1. Extinguishing media 5.1.1. Recommended: Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2)

5.2. Special hazards

5.2.1. Unusual fire and explosion hazards Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.

Environmental precautions: see section 6.

5.2.2. Hazardous products of combustion Carbon monoxide (CO), phosphorus oxides (PxOy), nitrogen oxides (NOx)

5.3. Fire fighting equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

5.4. Flash point

Does not flash.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Use handling recommendations in Section 7 and personal protection recommendations in Section 8.

6.1. Personal precautions Use personal protection recommended in section 8.

6.2. Environmental precautions

SMALL QUANTITIES: Low environmental hazard. LARGE QUANTITIES: Minimise spread.

Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways. Notify authorities.

6.3. Methods for cleaning up Place leaking containers in oversize leakproof drums for transport. SMALL QUANTITIES: Flush

spill area with water. LARGE QUANTITIES: Absorb in earth, sand or absorbent material. Dig up

heavily contaminated soil. Collect in containers for disposal. Refer to section 7 for types of

containers. Flush residues with small quantities of water. Minimise use of water to prevent

environmental contamination.

Refer to section 13 for disposal of spilled material.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed.

7.1. Precautions for safe handling When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact.

Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Thoroughly clean equipment after use.

Do not contaminate drains, sewers and water ways when disposing of equipment rinse water.

Refer to section 13 of the safety data sheet for disposal of rinse water.

Emptied containers retain vapour and product residue.

FOLLOW LABELLED WARNINGS EVEN AFTER CONTAINER IS EMPTIED.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage Minimum storage temperature: -15 °C

Maximum storage temperature: 50 °C

Compatible materials for storage: stainless steel, fibreglass, plastic, glass lining

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep away from food, drink and animal feed.

Keep only in the original container.

Partial crystallization may occur on prolonged storage below the minimum storage temperature.

If frozen, place in warm room and shake frequently to put back into solution.

Minimum shelf life: 5 years.

This formulation can be stored for 2 to 3 weeks at temperatures colder than -20°C without impact. If

the temperature remains below -20°C for longer the water phase of the formulation may freeze.

Should this occur allow the product to warm and it will return to its original homogeneous state. We

recommend that customers follow the typical use instructions which state that the container should be

agitated (shaken) prior to pouring.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1. Airborne exposure limits

Components Exposure Guidelines

Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.

Surfactant(s) No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.

Water No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.

8.2. Engineering controls

No special requirement when used as recommended.

8.3. Recommendations for personal protective equipment

8.3.1. Eye protection:

No special requirement when used as recommended.

8.3.2. Skin protection:

If repeated or prolonged contact:

Wear chemical resistant gloves.

Chemical resistant gloves include those made of waterproof materials such as nitrile, butyl,

neoprene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), natural rubber and/or barrier laminate.

8.3.3. Respiratory protection:

No special requirement when used as recommended.

When recommended, consult manufacturer of personal protective equipment for the appropriate type of

equipment for a given application.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample. Typical

values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the product.

Colour/colour range: Yellowish - Brown

Odour: amines

Form: Liquid

Physical form changes (melting, boiling, etc.):

Melting point: Not applicable.

Boiling point: 105,3 °C

Flash point: Does not flash.

Explosive properties: No explosive properties

Auto ignition temperature: 440 °C

Self-accelerating decomposition

temperature (SADT):

No data.

Oxidizing properties: none

Specific gravity: 1,166 @ 20 °C / 4 °C

Vapour pressure: No significant volatility; aqueous solution.

Vapour density: Not applicable.

Evaporation rate: No data.

Dynamic viscosity: 65 mPa·s @ 21 °C

Kinematic viscosity: 55,7 mm2/s @ 21 °C

Density: 1,166 g/cm3 @ 20 °C

Solubility: Water: Completely miscible.

pH: 4,8 @ 10 g/l

Partition coefficient: log Pow: < -3,2 @ 25 °C (glyphosate)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1. Reactivity Reacts with galvanised steel or unlined mild steel to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable gas that

could explode.

10.2. Stability Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions Reacts with galvanised steel or unlined mild steel to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable gas that

could explode.

10.4. Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials for storage: galvanised steel, unlined mild steel

Compatible materials for storage: see section 7.2.

10.5. Hazardous decomposition Thermal decomposition: Hazardous products of combustion: see section 5.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This section is intended for use by toxicologists and other health professionals.

Likely routes of exposure: Skin contact, eye contact

Data obtained on product and components are summarized below.

Acute oral toxicity Rat, LD50: > 5.000 mg/kg body weight

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No mortality.

Acute dermal toxicity Rat, LD50: > 5.000 mg/kg body weight

No mortality.

Skin irritation Rabbit, 6 animals, OECD 404 test:

Redness, mean EU score: 0,11

Swelling, mean EU score: 0,00

Days to heal: 3

Eye irritation Rabbit, 6 animals, OECD 405 test:

Conjunctival redness, mean EU score: 1,11

Conjunctival swelling, mean EU score: 0,00

Corneal opacity, mean EU score: 0,00

Iris lesions, mean EU score: 0,00

Days to heal: 7

Skin sensitization Guinea pig, 9-induction Buehler test:

Positive incidence: 0 %

N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; { glyphosate}

Mutagenicity Not mutagenic.

Repeated dose toxicity Rabbit, dermal, 21 days:

NOAEL toxicity: > 5.000 mg/kg body weight/day

Target organs/systems: none

Other effects: none

Rat, oral, 3 months:

NOAEL toxicity: > 20.000 mg/kg diet

Target organs/systems: none

Other effects: none

Chronic effects/carcinogenicity Rat, oral, 24 months:

NOAEL toxicity: ~ 8.000 mg/kg diet

Target organs/systems: eyes

Other effects: decrease of body weight gain, histopathologic effects

NOEL tumour: > 20.000 ppm

Tumours: none

Toxicity to reproduction/fertility Rat, oral, 2 generations:

NOAEL toxicity: 10.000 ppm

NOAEL reproduction: > 30.000 mg/kg diet

Target organs/systems in parents: none

Other effects in parents: decrease of body weight gain

Target organs/systems in pups: none

Other effects in pups: decrease of body weight gain

Effects on offspring only observed with maternal toxicity.

Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity Rat, oral, 6 - 19 days of gestation:

NOAEL toxicity: 1.000 mg/kg body weight

NOAEL development: 1.000 mg/kg body weight

Other effects in mother animal: decrease of body weight gain, decrease of survival

Developmental effects: weight loss, post-implantation loss, delayed ossification

Effects on offspring only observed with maternal toxicity.

Rabbit, oral, 6 - 27 days of gestation:

NOAEL toxicity: 175 mg/kg body weight

NOAEL development: 175 mg/kg body weight

Target organs/systems in mother animal: none

Other effects in mother animal: decrease of survival

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Developmental effects: none

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This section is intended for use by ecotoxicologists and other environmental specialists.

Data obtained on product and components are summarized below.

Aquatic toxicity, fish

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Acute toxicity, 96 hours, flowthrough, LC50: > 989 mg/L

Common carp (Cyprinus carpio): Acute toxicity, 96 hours, flowthrough, LC50: > 895 mg/L

Aquatic toxicity, invertebrates

Water flea (Daphnia magna): Acute toxicity, 48 hours, flowthrough, EC50: 676 mg/L

Aquatic toxicity, algae/aquatic plants

Green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum): Acute toxicity, 72 hours, static, ErC50 (growth rate): 284 mg/L

Duckweed (Lemna gibba): Acute toxicity, 7 days, semi-static, ErC50 (growth rate): > 150 mg/L

Duckweed (Lemna gibba): Acute toxicity, 7 days, semi-static, NOEC: 19,1 mg/L

Avian toxicity

Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos): Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC50: > 5.620 mg/kg diet

Bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus): Dietary toxicity, 5 days, LC50: > 5.620 mg/kg diet

Arthropod toxicity

Honey bee (Apis mellifera): Oral, 48 hours, LD50: > 254 µg/bee

Honey bee (Apis mellifera): Contact, 48 hours, LD50: > 330 µg/bee

Soil organism toxicity, invertebrates

Earthworm (Eisenia foetida): Acute toxicity, 14 days, LC50: > 1.250 mg/kg dry soil

Soil organism toxicity, microorganisms

Nitrogen and carbon transformation test: 53 L/ha, 28 days: Less than 25% effect on nitrogen or carbon transformation processes in soil.

N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; { glyphosate}

Bioaccumulation

Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus): Whole fish: BCF: < 1

No significant bioaccumulation is expected.

Dissipation

Soil, field: Half life: 2 - 174 days

Koc: 884 - 60.000 L/kg

Adsorbs strongly to soil.

Water, aerobic: Half life: < 7 days

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1. Waste treatment methods

13.1.1. Product Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations on waste disposal. Follow current

edition of the General Waste, Landfill, and Burning of Hazardous Waste Directives; the EU List

of Waste; and the Shipment of Waste Regulation. According to the manufacturer self-

classification, following the EU Dangerous Preparations' Directive 1999/45/EC, the product can

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be disposed as a non-hazardous industrial waste. According to the manufacturer self-

classification, following Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP], the product can be disposed as a

non-hazardous industrial waste. Disposal in an industrial waste incinerator with energy recovery

is recommended. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways.

13.1.2. Container Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations on waste disposal, packaging waste

collection/disposal. Follow current edition of the General Waste, Landfill, and Burning of

Hazardous Waste Directives; the EU List of Waste; and the Shipment of Waste Regulation. Do

NOT re-use containers. Pour rinse water into spray tank. Properly rinsed container can be

disposed as a non hazardous industrial waste. Store for collection by approved waste disposal

service. Recycle if appropriate facilities/equipment available. Recycle the non-hazardous

container only when a proper control on the end use of the recycled plastic is possible. Suitable

for industrial grade recycling only. Do NOT recycle plastic that could end in any human or food

contact application. This package meets the requirements for energy recovery. Disposal in a

incinerator with energy recovery is recommended. Triple or pressure rinse empty containers.

Use handling recommendations in Section 7 and personal protection recommendations in Section 8.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations to properly

classify your shipment for transportation.

Not regulated for transport under ADR/RID, IMO, or IATA/ICAO Regulations

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1. Other Regulatory Information SP1 Do not contaminate water with the product or its container.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

A Chemical Safety Assessment per Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 is not required and has not been

performed.

A Risk Assessment has been performed under Directive 91/414/EC.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information given here is not necessarily exhaustive but is representative of relevant, reliable data.

Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations.

Please consult supplier if further information is needed.

In this document the British spelling was applied.

|| Significant changes versus previous edition.

This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared following the Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (Annex II) as last

amended by Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010

Data provided in this Safety Data Sheet are for the product as supplied unless otherwise indicated.

Classification of components

Components Classification

Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate Aquatic Chronic - Category 2

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

N - Dangerous for the environment R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Surfactant(s) Aquatic Chronic - Category 4 H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

R53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Water Not classified as dangerous.

Endnotes:

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{ a} EU label (manufacturer self-classification)

{ b} EU label (Annex I)

{ c} EU CLP classification (Annex VI)

{ d} EU CLP (manufacturer self-classification)

Full denomination of most frequently used acronyms. BCF (Bioconcentration Factor), BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), COD

(Chemical Oxygen Demand), EC50 (50% effect concentration), ED50 (50% effect dose), I.M. (intramuscular), I.P. (intraperitoneal), I.V.

(intravenous), Koc (Soil adsorption coefficient), LC50 (50% lethality concentration), LD50 (50% lethality dose), LDLo (Lower limit of lethal dosage), LEL (Lower Explosion Limit), LOAEC (Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Concentration), LOAEL (Lowest Observed Adverse

Effect Level), LOEC (Lowest Observed Effect Concentration), LOEL (Lowest Observed Effect Level), MEL (Maximum Exposure limit), MTD (Maximum Tolerated Dose), NOAEC (No Observed Adverse Effect Concentration), NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level),

NOEC (No Observed Effect Concentration), NOEL (No Observed Effect Level), OEL (Occupational Exposure Limit), PEL (Permissible

Exposure Limit), PII (Primary Irritation Index), Pow (Partition coefficient n-octanol/water), S.C. (subcutaneous), STEL (Short-Term Exposure Limit), TLV-C (Threshold Limit Value-Ceiling), TLV-TWA (Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average), UEL (Upper

Explosion Limit)

Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are

presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, MONSANTO Company or any

of its subsidiaries makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is

supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to

its suitability for the purposes prior to use. In no event will MONSANTO Company or any of its

subsidiaries be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance

upon information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY

OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR TO THE

PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Annex

Chemical Safety Report:

Read and follow label instructions.

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Appendix 23Programme of Regular Events including Carillon Recitals

Recitals are played every Sunday at 3.30pm from Easter to the end ofSeptember

Recitals are played every Thursday at 13:00 throughout the year on marketdays

BCS AGMSaturday 14th March 20151pm: Recital by Caroline Sharpe1:30pm: Open Playing (contact secretary)3:30pm: AGM

Charnwood Arts

Saturday 13th June 2015 noon - 5 pm Picnic in the Park. Organised byCharnwood Arts. Approx attendance is 5,000 people. In 2006, 62 stalls, 4performance spaces including main stage. Estimated ethnic minority footfallby organiser 35%, due to large numbers and diverse range of communitygroups involved.

This year’s theme will be PATCHWORK, bringing together the communitywith a collection of entertainment, art activities and stalls.

www.charnwoodarts.com/events/2015/06/13/picnic_in_the_park_2015

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Appendix 26Grounds Maintenance Work Programme

* Denotes Operations to be completed each month by Quadron Services Ltd. Frequency determined by Supervisor● Denotes Operations to be completed each month by contractors as per contract.

Description Qty Unit Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb MarB.1.5.2 Cutting to obstacles 136 No. * * * * * * * * *B.1.5.3 Boxing off 18316 m² * * * * * * * * *B.1.5.4 Litter clearance - lawns 18316 Site * * * * * * * * * * * *B.6.1 General grass clipping 7477 m * * * * * * * * *B.6.2.2 Edging to kerbs and hard surfaces 2558 m *C.1 Clean debris from ponds 50 m² * * * * * * * * * * * *C.1 Empty litter bins 24 No. * * * * * * * * * * * *C.1 Empty Dog bins 3 No. * * * * * * * * * * * *C.1 Graffiti removal 136 No. * * * * * * * * * * * *C.1 General Litter clearance - (shrubberies) 5920 m² * * * * * * * * * * * *C.1 General litter clearance (flower beds) 761 m² * * * * * * * * * * * *C.1 Sweep paths, bandstand and shelter 1620 m² * * * * * * * * * * * *C.3 Remove Tree debris 24192 Site * * * * *C.5.2 Leaf clearance from grass areas 18316 m² * *C.5.3 Clear leaves from shrubberies 5920 m² * *D.1.2 Weed control - forking 5920 m² *D.1.2.2 Weed control - mature established areas 5920 m² * * *D.1.3 Prune shrubs 5920 m² *D.2.2 Hedge trimming 41 m² * *E.1 Apply herbicide - paths 1550 m² ● ●K.3 Bedding - Ground preparation 761 m² * *K.4 Bedding - Planting (spring) 19380 No. *K.4 Bedding - Planting (summer) 14040 No. *K.5 (2) Bedding – Watering as required 761 m² * * * * *

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K.5 Bedding - Maintenance 761 m² * * * * * * * * * * * *K.6 (2) Hanging Baskets - Water/dailymaintenance as required 17 No.

● ● ● ● ●

K.6 Hanging Baskets -Collect/erect/dismantle/store 17 No. ●K.7 Hanging Baskets - Dead head 17 No. ● ● ● ● ●K.8 Pump maintenance 1 No. * *L.10 Bowls - Wormicide application as required 1337 m² * *L.13 Bowls - Move rink strings 6 No. * * * * * *L.14 Bowls - Edging banks and surrounds 119 m² * * * * * * * * *L.15 Bowls - Scarify (light) 1337 m² * * * * *L.16 Bowls - Rolling 1337 m² * * * * *L.17 Bowls - Slitting 1337 m² * * * * *L.18 Bowls - Autumn renovation 1337 m² *L.19 Bowls - Autumn mowing 1337 m² *L.2 Bowls - Mow green (including banks) 1456 m² * * * * * * * * * * * *L.20 Bowls - Scarifying 1337 m² *L.21 Bowls - Top dressing 1337 m² *L.22 Bowls - Overseeding 1337 m² *L.23 Bowls -Ditch maintenance 146 m *L.24 Bowls -Apply lawn sand 1337 m² *L.25 Bowls -Apply moss killer as required 1337 m² *L.3 Bowls -Switching and brushing 1337 m² * * * * * * * * * * *L.4 Bowls -Edging to green (including banks) 453 m * * * * * * * *L.5 Bowls -Spring and summer fertiliserapplication 1337 m² * *L.6 Bowls -Autumn fertiliser application 1337 m² *L.7 Bowls -Herbicide application as required 1337 m² * *L.8 Bowls -Fungicide application as required 1337 m² * *P.2 Inspection and repair of play areas 319 m² * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Appendix 26

Status of Barbastelle Bats

The barbastelle bat is mainly a woodland species. It uses old buildings and

trees as summer roosts and underground sites and other suitable places such

as hollow trees for hibernation. It feeds mainly on lepidoptera (butterflies and

moths) taken in flight, but may also take insects and spiders from vegetation.

This species is widely distributed in England and Wales with centres of

population in south-west and mid-west England, and Norfolk. It is believed to

be rare in the UK, with only 340 records since 1802. Only one UK maternity

roost and less than 30 hibernation sites are currently known. The most recent

UK population estimate is approximately 5000 individuals but the overall

population trend is not known. The barbastelle bat is widespread in

continental Europe, but appears to be rare almost everywhere.

The UK population of barbastelle bats has been estimated to be around 5000.

Barbastelles are listed on Appendix II of the Bonn Convention (and its

Agreement on the Conservation of Bats in Europe, 1994), Appendix II of the

Bern Convention (and its appropriate Recommendations) and Annexes II and

IV of the EC Habitats and Species Directive. It is protected under Schedule 2

of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations, 1994 (Regulation 38)

and Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The 1996 IUCN

Red List of Threatened Animals classifies this species as Vulnerable.

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Appendix 27

FRIENDS OF QUEENS PARK.

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 22nd APRIL 2015.

1. APOLOGIES.Pat Griffin, Julie Strong, Deirdre Thompson, Pat Cockrell, Sarah Ritchie, Adam Goodall,

Tony Jones and Martin Botham.

2. PRESENT.Ray and Carol Harding, Lynda Wesson, Diane Firth, Mary Cockrell, Penny Ward and

Nicola Clarke.

3. MATTERS ARISING.Nicola has obtained a key for the Notice Boards, she will give the friends one.NC is to ask SR how to find out events happening in the park. Where people need to go to

find out. Do the park wardens get informed of events coming up? Who holds thediary of bookings being taken?

Notices now up around the Bowling Green to say to hire bowls from the Museum.

4. QUEENS PARK LEAFLET.Julie says still in hand.Discussion on funding of the leaflet. JS was looking in to local funding. NC says she will

look in to funding from outside or other pots of money from CBC. We need toapproach Roger Perrett to ask if there was any funding available from the BID groupor the Rotary club. Penny Ward suggested applying to Chamber of Trade. Will need toget quotes for printing of the leaflet.

5. PLANTING.NC reported that a party of volunteers from Asda, Lutterworth depot, had been helping to

do work within the park. Asda allow their employees two paid days off a year to doorganised volunteering within the community, and their quality and sourcing teamapproached Quadron to offer their services. 45 volunteers came last week and 60 werethere today. They were set on to help with the bed opposite the Aviary, Olympicboarder last week, repainting the park benches and weeding. They will also be helpingout at Charnwood Water and the Outwoods.

NC says summer bedding plants have all been ordered, delivery in May for planting. Shesays that any plants not used will be offered to local groups.

Café area has been cleared and tidied up, Holly from the café came across to the meetingand thanked NC and the gardeners for there prompt action.

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LW asked NC what is planned for the bed in front of the Aviary, as children feedplants/leaves to the birds. It was agreed that LW would give NC a list of plants NOTto be planted.

A question was raised as to plans to replace old trees within the park. NC says they areaware of the need to plan for the future and put in replacement trees.

6. AVIARY.LW reported that she had obtained lots of new birds, mainly from a rescue centre in

Nottingham. She has asked if she could have a different hose pipe, preferably ofhorticultural grade, as the one she has is very stiff. NC will look into.

7. SCULPTURES.A decision was made that the sofa of Ladybird books was not feasible due to copyright

issues, and a decision has been made to go with the boy reading a ladybird book. Thestudent will need to go back to Ladybird books (now Penguin ) to ask which book hecould use. Problem may occur on whether there is enough time for the student tocomplete the statue in time to be marked for his course work.

8. ADVERTISING.Friends still need to investigate business cards to be available for the public----JS says in

hand.LOGO still needed for friends group, do we use the one on the Aviary? When decided

could be used on headed note paper, letters sent out. JS to be asked to design and NCsays she will print off on the computer.

NC says she will investigate how much tabards would cost for the friends to use whenworking in the park.

9. A.O.B.Is it worth investigating again whether local choirs would perform in the park?

The friends helped out on the 21st March, collecting rubbish within the park. It was part ofthe first Government led National Community Clear up Day.

NC suggested that, at the next meeting, the friends organise a day for weeding / litterpicking / planting up within the park.

New Head Ranger, Kieran ? is starting on Monday to replace Tim Adkin.Loughborough in Bloom date 16 th July.A check of types of wild birds within the park came up with 40+, which PW queried as the

most she has seen in her garden was 31.

NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY 10 TH JUNE 2015.

QUEENS PARK CAFÉ, 1.30p.m.

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Appendix 28Queen’s Park Consultation (2006 , 2007 and 2010)

This report had been prepared to provide a summary to the results of the August 2006,August 2007 and May 2010 Queen’s Park consultations. Parks Users were surveyedone to one in the park.

Quantitative - tick box questionsThe top two answers with the highest percentages are shown, or three answers if theresults are close.Qualitative - free text questionsAll answers shown were mentioned by more than one respondent.Where a comparison with 2006 results denotes a clear improvement > or decline <these are indicated.

Park Users Survey

Q1 How far away from the park doyou live? 2006 2007 2010

Improvement>

or Decline <6 - 10 minutes 24% 15% 18%

11 - 20 minutes 24% 31% 30%

More than 20 minutes 40% 46% 50%Q2 Where have you travelledfrom?

Home 90% 85% 84%

Other 10% 15% 16%

Q3 What transport did you use toget here?

Walked 35% 43% 45%Car 41% 36% 30%

Q4 In general, how often do youvisit the park?

Most Days 20% 30% 28%Once a week 39% 23% 35%Once a month 19% 23% 24%

Q5 On average, how long do youusually stay in the park?

30 mins - 1 hour 33.1% 31% 30%1 - 2 hours 33.1% 31% 40%

Q6 What is the reason for yourvisit today?

To Relax (i.e. eat lunch) 43% 50% 40%To visit play areas. 17% 9% 33%Just Passing Through 16% 14% 7%

Q7 Are you aware of any eventsthat are held in the park?

Yes 40% 39% 20%No 60% 61% 80%

Q8 If Yes, how did you find out

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about them?Loughborough EchoWord of mouth, incl family, friends,school and workNotices in the ParkFrom the MuseumOther

52%24%

14%5%5%

44%20%

14%16%6%

6%18%

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Q9 How would you rate each ofthe following...Q9a Paths

ExcellentGood

19 %59%

31%38%

36%64%

>

Q9b ToiletsExcellentGoodPoorVery Poor

28%38%

25%25%

29%50%

>

Q9c Aviary

ExcellentGoodOk

47%24%

54%7%

34%36%21%

>

Q9d Trees & ShrubsExcellentGood

32%52%

23%53%

47%47%

>

Q9e Flower BedsExcellentGood

41%43%

23%61%

71%29%

>

Q9f Gates & railingsGoodOK

50%31%

69%7%

47%47%

<

Q9g Entrances (are theywelcoming?)

GoodOk

49%33%

54%23%

36%47%

<

Q9h Play equipmentExcellentGoodOk

41%29%

30%46%

79%2%

<

Q9i Signage and Information

GoodOk

32%40%

55%16%

40%33%

<

Q9j BenchesExcellentGood

3%51%

53%31%

29%43%

<

Q9k Bins

ExcellentGood

10%37%

46%38%

33%40%

<

Q10 Please add any specificcomments about the answers you gave tothe above question.More litter bins 17 11 3More benches 11 9 3More Wardens 1

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Educational Signs 1Nature Information 1Improve toilets 11 11Update aviary 8 11More picnic benches 7 4Improve play areas 6 6More facilities for older children/ teens 4 1Q11 Is there anything else about thepark that could be improved?Improve toilets 12 11 >More/larger play areas 11 8 >No 10 5Clean out ponds 8 2 >Improve benches 7 2 >Employ wardens 7 0 >Signage 4 0 >More picnic benches 4 2 1 >More facilities for older children/ teens 4 4 1 >More /better publicity of events 4 4 1 >More Fish 1Could be cleaner 1Extend café opening hours 4 2 >Less litter 4 2 >Bigger Park 3 0Restrict use of grass seasonally 2 0Q12 Is there anything new youwould like to see in the park?No 18 9More play areas 7 5Paddling pool 6 1More events 6 3Facilities for older children/ teens 5 5Sheltered/shaded areas 2 0 3Picnic area/benches 4 3 2BBQ area 1More Signs 1Ice Cream Vendor 1Swimming Pool 1Tree House 1Cable Bridge 1New toilets 4 4 >Skate park 4 0Maze 4 0Employ wardens/security 4 0 >More swings 3 3 >Sandpit 3 1 >Better lighting 2 2Fountains 2 0Clean ponds 2 1 >Baby facilities 2 2 >Q13 What would you say is thepark's best feature(s)?Carillon 25 22Museum 20 16Play areas 13 8 6

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Flower beds 35 22 5Park Wardens 0 11 1Bandstand 14 11 1Open space 13 6 1Ponds 10 6 1Nature and Wildlife 4 2 1Walls and Rails 1Trees and shrubs 18 15Aviary 9 5Café 6 5Ducks 5 5Town centre location 4 0Relaxing 3 2Grass 3 0Peace and Quiet 2 2Bridges 2 0Q14 How often do you use thefollowing entrances?Q14a Browns Lane (John Storer End)

SometimesRarelyNever

20%24%18%

19%20%18%

19%17%20%

Q14b Browns Lane (subway end)RarelyNever

25%27%

25%25%

27%27%

Q14c New StreetRarelyNever

25%21%

25%23%

26%24%

Q14d Granby Street (museum)All the timeSometimesRarely

18%18%21%

18%17%20%

20%18%20%

Q14e Granby Street (town end)All the timeMost of the TimeSometimes

32%18%21%

31%17%20%

33%18%18%

Q15 How safe do you feel using thepark? Very Safe

Quite Safe40%52%

39%54%

47%53%

>

Q16 If you feel unsafe, what could bedone to make you feel safer?

Employ warden 14 0 1Fewer loud / littering teenagers 1

Better lighting 10 5Install CCTV 4 4Police patrol through Park 3 1

The results reflect1. The improvements to toilets, play areas and shrubberies.2. The aging benches, benches, fences and gates, signs