Improving Open Spaces

green space

Our teams of landscape designers and project officers work with people to create or improve community gardens, parks, play areas, footpaths and natural spaces.

The local environment has a major impact on community cohesion, health and economic prosperity. Our projects combine high quality design and practical improvements while encouraging biodiversity and ecological sensitivity.

We also help to create activities to put land back to use, such as sport and exercise schemes or food growing.

North Blackpool Pond Trail

Location: Bispham, Blackpool The North Blackpool Pond Trail links together a historic but little-known network of ponds and wetlands

Windmill Hill Primary School

Location: Runcorn We worked with Windmill Hill Primary School in Runcorn to transform part of their school grounds into a woodland classroom.

Brookside Primary School

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Practical Countryside Skills Course

Location: Shaw, Oldham Equipping learners aged 16+ with a range of conservation skills in addition to an accredited qualification.

Neighbourhood Environmental Action Team

Location: Rochdale Helping local unemployed people to gain new skills and work experience whilst making improvements to their neighbourhood.

Colshaw Farm Recreation Area

Location: Colshaw Farm, Wilmslow Colshaw Farm Recreation area was a haven for anti-social behaviour but now is well used for sports and BMX.

Crompton Primary Wetland Scheme

Location: Oldham Creating an inspirational learning resource for pupils and a valuable habitat for wildlife.

Lyndale School

Location: Wirral Groundwork has transformed the grounds of Lyndale School - making them a stimulating environment for children with physical and mental disabilities.

Northwood Pond

Location: Kirkby, Merseyside We helped to make this overgrown site into a useful asset for people and wildlife.

Percy Road Community Garden

Location: Wallasey, Merseyside From vandalised grassy area to pleasant communal garden for 200 residents.