Old and broken tree planters being removed in Ferndown
Dorset Council's starting work on Victoria Road
A set of deteriorating planters, dying trees and broken benches in Ferndown will start to be removed from today (Monday 20th February).
Dorset Council's carrying out work on Victoria Road, and the Town Council will eventually replace them with new sustainable planting and improved seating later this year.
They've said protecting biodiversity will be a key focus of the new scheme, incorporating mature, specially selected trees and sustainable landscaping to ensure the area remains vibrant, welcoming, and environmentally conscious.
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.”
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.”