Category Archives: environment

Photographs for Calendar

Posted on October 11, 2021 by gedhughes

Due to the lockdowns of recent times, many of us have been getting to know our local area a little better. Have you got some good photos of Acocks Green area through the seasons? Check your phones and submit any … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Awarded Gold Again!

Posted on September 19, 2021 by gedhughes

Each year the gardening volunteers in the village work hard to make Acocks Green look its best. They want the local community centre to look good for everyone who lives and works here. Each year Acocks Green Village is also … Continue reading →

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Improvements to Westley Brook down at the Vale

Posted on August 20, 2021 by gedhughes

Locals may have noticed some pretty major work going on down at our Westley Vale Millennium Green. The Trustees of Westley Vale have been in touch to explain: After fourteen months from our first application, we were fortunate to secure … Continue reading →

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Watering Trees in Acocks Green

Posted on April 19, 2021 by gedhughes

Over lockdown many of us have been exploring our local neighbourhood a lot more and enjoyed our local greenery. As the temperatures rise and rain becomes more scarce it is important to think about the trees in our neighbourhood. Each … Continue reading →

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