Feasibility Study and Tree location Planning undertaken

Following a feasibility study of the streets and green spaces around Westminster in areas highlighted by the Livability Team of Chehire West and Chester a planting plan has been made.Further consultation with individual residents, house owners and tennants is now being undertaken.

The planting will take place in January 2014.

Plans show that around 73 trees will be planted.

Further to discussions whith those that maintain the footway and green spaces it has been shown that planting cannot take place in some areas due to the make up and width of footways together with the proximety of underground services.

See the proposed plans below.  CLICK ON MAP TO ENLARGE.

An image of Grace Rd showing how the street might look with trees

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An image of Westminster Rd showing how the street might look with trees

Locations are approximate.Trees planted near buildings will allow adequate spacing,prevent overhang and excessive blocking of light to property and any planting will be based on the Right Tree Right Place principal

Tree Planting Goes Ahead

Trees planted outside shops on Alnwick Drive

Following an extensive consultation process 92 street, verge and green space trees have been planted in Stanney Wolverham to enhance this residential area.

The trees were planted by Blakedown Landscapes in association with Ombler Iwanowski Architects who coordinated the contract.Ben Greenaway overall project coordinator for The Mersey Forest said 'Following the recent building of several new houses, and the improvements to public realm such as the new play area on Thornton Rd this is a welcome improvement'.

The trees a selection of ornamental and broad leaves such as Lime, Oak, Cherry, Ornamental Pear,and Rowan will bring both spring flowers,berries and autumn foliage marking a change in seasons across the year.