Work has started on developing a community garden in Burton Joyce after the parish council secured more than £100k in funding for the facility.
The grant was awarded by FCC Communities Foundation. FCC who are a a not-for-profit business that awards money to community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.
Now the cash has been secured, workers and project managers from Whiting Landscape can move onto the site and begin the long anticipated transformation of the garden.
Burton Joyce Parish Council expect the work to be completed before the end of November.
The new garden will include a canopy over hard standing, a variety of bench seating and soft landscaping with sensory and bee‑friendly planting.
Chair of the Parish Council, Cllr Laurence King said: “This project is the culmination of our determination as a village to create a welcoming and attractive ‘heart’ and amenity to the centre of Burton Joyce.
“Our thanks go to all who have contributed over a number of years to reach this point. We are excited to see it finally taking shape”
The Parish Council will be holding a grand opening event for the community and all those involved when the works are finished and will widely advertise this date as soon as it is confirmed.
Cheryl Raynor, FCC Communities Foundation Grant Manager, says: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Parish Council with this project, and pleased that work has now started on site. This is exciting and transformational work and we look forward to seeing the garden in its full glory at the opening event”.
