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Category Archives: environment
Planning Applications – Keep Informed and Be Heard
Following the Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting on Tuesday 10th May, there was much discussion about recent planning applications. Many in attendance shared concerns about the high level of Homes of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) in our area and what … Continue reading
Jubilee Tree Planting and Tidy Up at Westley Vale
On Sunday 6th March the Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green organised a Springtime tidy up at at the site. Thirty-three volunteers turned out to help and our councillors had the honour of planting a special tree to mark the … Continue reading
Spring Bulb Planting – Sunday 21st November
Even if you’ve never done any gardening before, you can still come and help plant bulbs. Its straightforward work but there’s over 1000 bulbs to plant to brighten up the village in the springtime. So come and lend a hand … Continue reading
Posted in Acocks Green, environment, new skills, Village in Bloom
Tagged bulb planting, gardening, spring bulbs, tulips, volunteering
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Photographs for Calendar
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
Village in Bloom Awarded Gold Again!
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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Tagged Acocks Green, gardening, Royal Horticultural Society, Village in Bloom, volunteers
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Improvements to Westley Brook down at the Vale
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
Watering Trees in Acocks Green
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
Posted in Acocks Green, climate change, environment
Tagged Acocks Green, City of Trees, greener streets, street trees, tree wardens, volunteering, watering
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