Decision details

The Cusworth Hall and Park Walled Garden programme of restoration forms part of a wider masterplan for Heritage Doncaster. Culture Services, based in Adults Wellbeing and Culture,
have identified and prepared a scheme to restore the north and west walls, at an estimated cost of £28,800.
Cusworth Park’s Walled Garden is described as a hidden gem; however, it is closed for general access to the public. Culture Services has developed the site in recent years, working with Cusworth Walled Garden Trust, to bring it back to its former glory, and with a focus on more modern elements such as promoting biodiversity, local produce, and horticultural skills. The Walled Garden had fallen into complete disrepair and disuse. Through the work of officers and in partnership with the local community, two of the three terraces have been re-planted and repurposed, and two walls restored

Ultimately, the ambition of the service and community partnership is to open the Walled Garden as a feature of the Park which any member of the public can access and throughout the year.
Further external funding will be required to achieve this.
An investment plan for 2024-25 will see remaining walls restored, and could also lead to creating a means for public access, and on site interpretation panels which bring the history of the garden to life

To approve £28,800 funding for the Cusworth Hall Walled Garden programme of work as detailed in this decision.
To update the 23/24 capital programme to include Cusworth Hall Walled Garden £28,800.

No alternative options have been identified as a means to successfully fund this work.