Project Title:

COMMUNITY BARBECUES

CODE; R6

Project Summary:

Construction of sturdy barbecues on suitable open spaces for public use.  Users will need to supply a cooking grill, charcoal and food.  The grill support could be made from relatively widely spaced thick gauge bars. Another option may be to have mobile barbecue facilities and tie these in with environmental project events to generate more participation from local people and volunteers but washing facilities would need to be provided for those involved in work.

Project Management

• Community consultation on locations, design and construction.
• Monitoring for damage and vandalism.  A workable design as vandal proof as possible is strongly recommended.
• Provision of bins close by should be considered.

Project Locations:

Large sites

3

Small Sites

3

Planning

Permission:

?

Across the area.

Project Links:

• Litter & flytipping strategy (A1)
• Environmental steward s (A6) to monitor sites
• Woodland crafts centre (V1) could source locally-produced charcoal for fuel.
• Events and activities

Economic Implication

Funding – Set-up Costs:

Costs associated with construction. 

Commercial sponsorship may be possible.

Funding – Running Costs:

Replacement, repair and cleaning of barbecues.  If bins are associated with these sites they should be emptied regularly or litter clearance organised.

Employment:

Monitoring and clean-up by environmental stewards.  Local contractors to design and build.

Tourism:

This facility would be open for use by tourists.

Social Implications

Community Involvement:

A great deal of consultation on positioning would be required.

Schools Involvement:

N/A

Recreational Benefits:

Great fun for family and other groups of people to enjoy.  Could be included as part of events although organisers must avoid breaking  laws on hygiene etc.

This project will provide a resource for people without gardens.

Environmental Implications

Local Agenda 21:

Encourages use of local charcoal.  A sustainable fuel reducing impact on forests in other parts of the world.

Wildlife:

N/A

Project Viability

Constraints:

• Food remains may attract vermin.
• Noise and drinking of alcohol may result in complaints.
• Potential for area to be left in a mess after use.
• Provision of bin will result in the need for regular emptying.
• Insurance, legal and hygiene implications.
• Seasonal and weather dependent use.
• May attract vandalism.