The Friends of Knyveton & Spencer Gardens were formed last year, with local Green Councillor Sara Armstrong leading on winning a £50,000 grant.
Now, all Knyveton Gardens entrances have new signage, a new bin has replaced one damaged by fireworks, and the sensory gardens have had a ‘haircut’ with flowering plants returning. A Nature Walk, a table tennis table and children’s activity items are on the way. There’s more voluntary work going on in the park. Renovations to the community shed continue, alongside general upkeep.
Meanwhile Spencer Gardens had a Spring trim.
The Friends have won further funding from both the Asda Foundation and Wessex Water, in bids written with Sara.
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Cllr Armstrong has worked with neighbourhood police on tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in the vicinity. They have adopted a “Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment plan”, tasked a new neighbourhood officer, and changed CCTV.