Questions have been raised over the state of one of Manchester’s best-loved city centre parks.
Photos of Angel Meadow posted on social media yesterday show the grass has been heavily worn-down. That has led to questions about the upkeep of the meadow, which was once known as Manchester’s worst slum, and formed the basis of the Communist Manifesto.
“What’s happened to the grass at Angel Meadow?,” asked Andrew, a Twitter user going by the handle OneNorthernMan. Now, Manchester City Council has responded.
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"The Council is delighted that parks in the city centre are well used,” a spokesperson for the authority said. “A great emphasis has been placed on improving amenity for residents living in the area, and to see high footfall, even in the winter months, is a good sight to see.
"However, with increased usage there will naturally be an element of degradation - combined with the colder months as well as the wet start to 2023 - it's natural that the park appears as it does.
"It is the start of the growing season and combined with warmer and hopefully drier weather the Council expects the park to recover. The Council's parks staff will continue to monitor the situation on the ground and carry out remedial works if required."
Angel Meadow forms the southern tip of the new Victoria North project, a huge housing development which will enlarge the city’s population by more than 40,000. The MEN understands that residents in the new flats to be built around the park will pay a service charge to help fund the maintenance of Angel Meadow.
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