A housing estate in Saltash will be getting a green makeover - and residents are being invited to find out more.
Cornwall Council plans to plant wildflowers and trees in the communal spaces between homes on the Grenfell Estate.
It is part of a county-wide project to transform some ‘unremarkable’ spaces in towns and make them more colourful, attractive and wildlife-friendly.
Residents can visit the Burraton Community Centre at the Grenfell Estate tomorrow (October 4) between 4.30 – 6.30pm, to hear about the plans, which will include a mass bulb planting, a wildflower meadow and new tree planting in the communal green spaces on the estate.
Sue James has responsibility for the Environment on Cornwall Council. She said: ‘I am very pleased that the Council has been at the forefront of this work to bring back the biodiversity and wildlife to urban spaces that have diminished as our towns become busier or more developed. ‘Even the most unremarkable spaces are being transformed for the benefit of local people and for nature.
‘We all know that spending time outdoors is great for health and wellbeing and part of the project involves working with local communities to re-think their use of these spaces so they become community hubs.
‘We want local people to celebrate and enjoy these local spaces.’
The three-year scheme has already seen eight community projects completed across Cornwall. It is part funded by the European Development Fund.