Leeds Coppice Workers

Leeds Coppice Workers secured a grant to restore woodland in North Leeds. The grant funded the creation and installation of bundles of sticks to strengthen river banks, reduce flood risk and create new habitat.

Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods

Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods received a small grant to restore a heavily-silted pond in the much loved woodland. The pond has a mix of deep and shallow areas to encourage diverse wildlife.

Rodley Nature Reserve

Rodley Nature Reserve’s grant improved its dragonfly pond area, a well-known hotspot for the amazing insect. Volunteers planted a birch tree copse to provide additional insect habitat and constructed a path to make the pond more accessible.

Boston Spa Parish Council

Boston Spa Parish Council used their grant to install a shelter in Stables Lane Community Park. The shelter provides cover to visitors to the newly-created green space, allowing it to be enjoyed even during poor weather.

Collingham and Linton Parish Council

Collingham and Linton Parish Council’s grant funded the creation of a seating area and wildflower meadow in Beck Wood. Additionally, information boards were installed and the carpark improved to ensure the safety of visitors discovering the green space.

Halton in Bloom

Halton in Bloom secured a grant for the planting of 6 semi-mature trees in Grove Road Park to inspire the community to get involved with conservation projects. The planting of these trees motivated local people to plant a further 2,000 saplings across Halton.

The Conservation Volunteers

The Conservation Volunteers were given a grant to deliver environmental education classes to groups of school children from deprived areas.

Beeston in Bloom

Beeston in Bloom received a small grant to install a new information board and litter bin, making the green space more welcoming to local residents.

Friends of Cross Flatts Park

Friends of Cross Flatts Park secured a grant to plant a bulb border and wildflower bed, and install an information sign.

Hyde Park Source

Received a grant to engage local people in practical and educational outdoor activities on Rosebank Millennium Green and transform the area into an accessible and beautiful place.

Ouzlewell in Bloom

Used their grant to strengthen a sense of neighbourhood in their local area and improve the environment for the community, visitors and wildlife.

Damasq

Secured a grant to deliver educational walks around Leeds parks, combined with yoga and exploration of wildlife in green spaces.

Kirkstall in Bloom

Grant was used to plant bulbs and develop flower beds.

Miles Hill (Hill Top) Playground

Love Leeds Parks were delighted to contribute funding to the Miles Hill (Hill Top) scheme to rejuvenate a children’s playground.

Meanwood Park path restoration