Adopt a flower bed and watch your business grow

People, businesses and community groups are being offered the opportunity to adopt a flower bed.

The scheme has been launched following a decision by Lancaster City Council to stop planting flower beds with spring blooms.

Coun Brendan Hughes, Cabinet member with responsibility for environmental services, explained:  “As everybody knows the money the city council receives to run its services has been slashed to the bone by the government. We’ve had to make some tough choices as a result and winter bedding is one area that has had to be reduced.

“We do realise, however, that there are many people and businesses that do like the colour the flowers bring in the spring, so we’re providing this chance to sponsor the beds for the cost of the planting.”

Flower beds in Morecambe that have been identified as ideal sites include Happy Mount Park, West End Gardens and various beds along the promenade including those at the Eric Morecambe statue.

A number are also available in other parts of the district and anyone adopting a flower bed will receive a plaque in the flower bed in recognition of their contribution and also a mention on Lancaster City Council’s website.

In Morecambe the scheme is being jointly promoted by Lancaster City Council and Morecambe Town Council.  Anyone who is interested should contact Morecambe Town Council by telephoning 01524 422929 or emailing clerk@morecambe.gov.uk to discuss the opportunities available.

Anyone who is interested in adopting beds in other parts of the district should contact Lancaster City Council direct by telephoning 01524 582491.

Summer bedding is not affected and will continue to be planted.

Last updated: 26 September 2016