SECTOR FOCUS: PROPERTY
Locals get to grow their own
A derelict site in Weoley Castle has been transformed into a multi-functional community food growing space, thanks to Mondelez International’s ‘Health for Life’ programme. Funded by the Mondelez
International Foundation and delivered by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), the Green Meadow Road community food growing space has gone from strength-to-strength since work began on the overgrown site two years ago, on land provided by Bournville Village Trust. The site includes a wheelchair-accessible growing area, a wildlife area and pond, a polytunnel, and a large growing area where residents can plant their own produce. The space also boasts a
large cabin which holds community activities and weekly Green Gym sessions. It is one of 11 ‘Health for Life’ spaces located across South Birmingham, designed to help families lead healthier lives.
A new link between city and uni
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major new improvement project in the centre of Coventry has been completed. The nine-month, £5 million programme has transformed the area
between Gosford Street through to the Coventry University engineering and computing building to the old Whitefriars monastery. A new spine walkway has been created, complete
with seating areas, new lighting and an enlarged and improved pond. It has been designed to also improve safety and will
incorporate new entrances to Coventry City Council’s car-parks, additional lighting and full CCTV coverage. The project, funded by the university and the
European Regional Development Fund, and managed by the council, has been finished on time and on budget. And it was given a festive opening complete with
carols from the Pattison College choir and free mince pies for people using the new space. David Soutter, deputy vice-chancellor (Planning and
Resources) of Coventry University, said the project had totally transformed the area. “This work has totally transformed this area of the
city and the university campus,” he said. “There had been a lot of development in the area, but with Gosford Street and the elevated ring road and the car-parks, it needed some radical work.
Transformation: (L-R): David Soutter, Coventry’s Lord Mayor Councillor Michael Hammon and Councillor Rachel Lancaster
“This scheme has changed it beyond all recognition
and is now the perfect environment for everyone who uses it. Not only is it a very pleasant space to spend time in, but it forms a perfect link between key parts of the university and the city.” Balfour Beatty undertook the nine-month project
which was finished off with a planting of a tree by Coventry’s Lord Mayor Councillor Michael Hammon. Councillor Rachel Lancaster, Cabinet Member for
Public Services at Coventry City Council, said: "I'm delighted with how this work has gone. “It's gone from quite a narrow and dark walkway to a
wide, tree lined walkway with impressive new lighting and quality paving.”
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