Funding granted for greenhouses, gardens and tools
LDRSMore than £18,000 has been given to groups in Cheshire for transformative green projects ranging from new wildlife habitats to community gardens.
The funding is managed by Halton Council and has been awarded to 10 groups across the borough to enhance green spaces, promote sustainability and support community engagement.
Projects funded through the "Green Grants" include installation of a new accessible path and raised beds to create a community hub for gardening and socialising at Clifton Road allotments.
Wesley Rourke, Halton’s executive director for environment and regeneration said: “These projects exemplify the power of local action in creating a greener, more sustainable future.
"They have strengthened community bonds, improved access to nature, and delivered real environmental benefits," he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Funding also allowed a community garden to develop a greenhouse and workshop space, allowing activities at the Wonky Garden to continue all year round.
Essential tools were also purchased for volunteers at Halton Village Millennium Green to upkeep the green space.
Further initiatives planned for 2024 and 2025 include an energy efficiency masterclass to support community groups and businesses to make their buildings warmer and more cost effective.
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