Gunnersbury plans afoot

The park is jointly managed by Hounslow and Ealing councils but in March last year a new board was appointed to spearhead regeneration, and now people are being invited to become stakeholders in the decision-making process.

Richard Gill has been appointed as development and regeneration manager for the park after previously working on a similar project at Chiswick House and Gardens, which is being transformed by a multi-million pound National Lottery grant.

He said: "These are exciting times for Gunnersbury Park. There is a real desire to find new investment and transform this much-loved park for present and future generations to enjoy.

"While the board will be the main decision-maker, we are determined that people who have a genuine interest in improving the park should have an opportunity to influence that decision-making, and I hope people come forward to register their interest."

People who would make ideal stakeholders include anyone with a professional or voluntary background in parks, wildlife, leisure and heritage, or local people who regularly use the park. To register your interest call 020 8992 1612.