New life is being breathed into a much-used corner of Morecambe thanks to a £15,000 boost.
Work is due to begin at the Greenway pedestrian and cyclist footpath close to Morecambe railway line and Morrison's supermarket, after a £15,000 government cash injection from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Repairs will be made to the path, benches will be overhauled, trees and bushes will be thinned and trimmed, a litter bin installed and a well-used crossing area forming part of the ‘Way of the Roses’ cycle route will be revamped.
Work will take place on the site for the next couple of weeks, with the project expected to be completed by the end of March.
Residents can get involved too with a public workshop to make bird and bat boxes and join in on litter picks, as part of the project to improve the environment, enhance safety and accessibility.
WATCH Lancaster City Council drone footage of the area being revamped.
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The project is a collaboration between the Lancaster District People’s Jury on Climate Change, Lancaster City Council and artists from the Good Things Collective.
On Saturday, volunteers from The People’s Jury joined council staff to litter pick at the site ahead of work starting in the coming days.
Councillor Gina Dowding, Lancaster City Council cabinet member with responsibility for climate action, said: “We are thrilled to receive the UKSPF funding for this important project, which aims to enhance this well-used public space and improve safety and accessibility for all.
"Whether it's local commuters connecting to the cycle track, tourists embarking on the Way of the Roses, or residents walking to nearby shops, this initiative will benefit everyone.
“This is truly a community effort, and we encourage residents to get involved – from litter picks to making bird boxes – as we work together to improve our local area and also improve sustainable travel through our cycleways.”
The project builds on the recommendations of The People’s Jury, which was formed after the council declared a climate emergency to guide its efforts towards achieving net-zero carbon by 2030.
The Jury’s 2020 report provided key recommendations, and this project was inspired through its on-going collaboration work on the Local Climate Engagement Programme (LCEP) with which it produced additional recommendations, particularly focusing on travel and transport.
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