The leader of Knowsley Council has confirmed he intends to drop proposals to sell 10% of the borough’s parks. The council had previously agreed to sell 17 parkland sites for development in order to raise £40 million. Councillor Graham Morgan now plans set up a charitable trust to manage them in the ... Read More...
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Wirral residents and groups can nominate local open spaces for a green makeover as part of a new campaign. Housebuilder Stewart Milne Group is looking to give back to the region and encourage greater bio-diversity through its ‘Green Spaces, Better Places’ initiative. The firm is calling for members of the public, special ... Read More...
Liverpool’s green spaces could be maintained and preserved by a Parks Trust in the future if new recommendations are carried forward. The move, which would ‘free the open spaces from financial constraints the city council faces’, has been suggested in a report by the Strategic Green and Open Spaces Review Board. The ... Read More...
Community groups and organisations could be given funding to start new environmental improvement projects and activities. A total of £20,000 is being made available by Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson for initiatives such as litter picking in parks and green spaces or planting in grot spots. Not for profit groups, civic organisations, ... Read More...