Community & Facilities Projects

• Creation of a new community hub or multi‑purpose community building.
• Improvements to existing community centres, including accessibility upgrades.
• Development of new youth facilities, including safe spaces and activity centres.
• Support for new childcare facilities and early‑years provision.
• Enhancement of sports facilities, including pitches, courts, and changing facilities.
• Creation of new allotments and expansion of existing ones.

🌳 Green Spaces & Environment Projects

• Protection of Garforth’s green corridors.
• Creation of new public green spaces within future developments.
• Development of new walking routes and circular trails.
• Improvements to existing parks, including seating, lighting, and play equipment.
• Tree‑planting initiatives across the town.
• Projects to improve biodiversity, including wildlife habitats and pollinator‑friendly planting.
• Establishment of community gardens or edible planting schemes.

🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Active Travel & Transport Projects

• Creation of new cycle routes linking Garforth to neighbouring areas.
• Improvements to pedestrian routes, including safer crossings and better pavements.
• Development of traffic‑calming schemes in residential areas.
• Expansion of EV charging infrastructure.
• Better parking management, including residential parking schemes.

🏗️ Town Centre & Economy Projects

• A town centre regeneration programme, including streetscape improvements.
• Support for new retail spaces and independent businesses.
• Creation of outdoor market space or regular community markets.
• Improvements to shopfronts through design guidance and grants.
• Development of new employment sites to support local jobs.
• Encouraging mixed‑use development in the town centre.

🛡️ Heritage & Identity Projects

• Protection and enhancement of historic buildings and local landmarks.
• Creation of heritage trails or interpretation boards.
• Projects to strengthen Garforth’s identity, i.e. public art installations.

🌱 Climate & Sustainability Projects

• Community‑led renewable energy projects (solar, community energy schemes).
• Town‑wide carbon reduction initiatives.
• Promotion of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in new developments.
• Expansion of recycling and waste‑reduction programmes.

🎨 Arts & Culture Projects

• Creation of public art in key gateways and community spaces.
• Support for local cultural events, festivals, and performances.