Wheatley helps communities bloom with new green space project

Wheatley helps communities bloom with new green space project

A new community-led green space is set to bring colour and biodiversity to a Glasgow neighbourhood.

Pupils at Mosspark Primary School have helped create a wildflower meadow next to Corkerhill Train Station in the city’s south side.

The school children worked alongside Wheatley Foundation, Glasgow City Council and Mosspark Community Council to transform the meadow.

The project saw dozens of young people take part in hands-on activities, including preparing and planting seed balls to support wildlife and brighten the community.

It forms part of Wheatley’s wider work with partners to improve neighbourhoods and create greener, more welcoming places for tenants and communities. Recent improvements in the area also include tackling fly-tipping and installing new planters.

Lynne Mitchell, director of Wheatley Foundation, said: “We’re proud to work with partners to support projects like this, which bring people together and
make a real difference to neighbourhoods.

“It’s fantastic to see young people playing such an active role in improving their community, and we’re looking forward to seeing the meadow bloom over the coming months.”

The project was funded through Glasgow City Council’s Low Emisson Zone (LEZ) fund, alongside support from Wheatley Foundation.

Pauline Sweeney, from Mosspark Community Council, added: ” It’s incredible what we can all achieve when we work together in the community. The transformation of the area will make a real difference.”

Pictured: youngsters from Mosspark Primary School had a ball preparing seed balls and planting them at the station.

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