Ferndown | Posted on January 20th, 2025 | return to news
Improvement works begin in Ferndown
Work has begun to remove the broken and dilapidated planters, trees and benches in Victoria Road, Ferndown, to be replaced later in the year.
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Dorset Council have begun works to improve landscaping of Victoria Road in Ferndown. The council will remove deteriorating planters, trees and benches to make way for new seating and greenery later in the year.
The current benches and planters are beyond repair, and sadly, the trees contained within the planters are also in decline, with many unlikely to survive.
The new planting scheme will aim to protecting biodiversity with specially selected trees and sustainable landscaping to ensure the area remains vibrant, welcoming, and environmentally conscious.
The improvements works are the result of action by Ferndown ward members Cllr Cathy Lugg and Cllr Mike Parkes, who outlined what needed to be improved, and engagement exercises by Litter Free Dorset where people indicated that they liked the ideas of benches and planters.
Following positive discussions with Ferndown Town Council and teams within Dorset Council, there is now a window of opportunity to start making these improvements.
Cllr Terry Cordery, Mayor of Ferndown Town Council, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for Victoria Road to be refreshed and for the people of Ferndown to have access to a more flexible environment which will bring benefits for many years to come.”
Ferndown Town Council will work closely with local businesses and experts to design a flexible, future-ready town centre. This initiative aims to reinvigorate the heart of Ferndown, enhancing it for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
Cllr Nick Ireland, leader of Dorset Council, said: “I’m really pleased that this work is starting so early in the new year. The removal of the old, unsightly, and unsafe planters and the decaying trees will make way for a carefully designed landscaping scheme, which, incorporating new seating, will make any visit to Victoria Road a more pleasant experience for people and nature.”
Cllr Ireland will be attending Ferndown Town Council’s meeting this week on Wednesday 22 January 2025 at 6.30pm in The Barrington Centre.
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