🌿🌱🍃 Kingsley Parish Council approves Enhanced Village Environment Programme 🌿🌱🍃

Kingsley Parish Council has approved a new Enhanced Village Environment Programme as part of its continued commitment to protecting, maintaining and improving the appearance of the parish.

As local government services continue to face increasing financial pressures, Kingsley Parish Council has sought to take a proactive role in protecting the quality of the village environment and ensuring that local standards remain high.

The programme, commencing this year, will deliver a range of additional environmental improvements across the village, helping to ensure that public spaces remain attractive, welcoming and well cared for throughout the year. The initiative builds upon the Council’s existing investment in local facilities and reflects feedback from residents who value the quality of Kingsley’s public realm.

The approved programme includes:

• Enhanced maintenance of planted areas around St John’s School and the Co-op.
• Seasonal planting and upkeep of village planters.
• Additional grass cutting and maintenance around The Cross.
• Regular edging and clearance of vegetation from key pavements and footpaths.
• Clearance of debris from protective grills on Kingsley Brook.
• Cleaning of village noticeboards, road signs and benches.
• Vegetation management around the play area and outdoor gym.
• Annual deep cleaning of recreational facilities.
• Ongoing monitoring and reporting of environmental issues throughout the parish.

A key feature of the programme is the introduction of enhanced monitoring arrangements. Works will be subject to regular reporting, enabling the Council to monitor standards, track progress and ensure value for money for residents.

The programme forms part of the Council’s wider ambition to invest proactively in the village environment rather than simply react to issues as they arise. By undertaking regular maintenance and enhancement works, the Council aims to preserve community assets, improve the appearance of public spaces and support civic pride across the parish.

Councillor Judith Critchley, Chairperson of Kingsley Parish Council, said:

“Kingsley is a village that residents take great pride in, and the Council is committed to ensuring that our public spaces reflect that pride. This programme represents a further investment in the appearance and upkeep of the parish and will help ensure that key locations throughout the village continue to be maintained to a high standard.”

The programme will operate throughout the growing season and complements the Council’s existing grounds maintenance and environmental improvement activities.

Kingsley Parish Council would like to thank residents and volunteers who continue to play an important role in helping to keep the village looking its best. More information about Community Tidy Up days can be found here.

A full outline of the works that will be undertaken in the village can be found here.

Working together, we can continue to enhance the quality of the local environment for current and future generations.