THE launch of a new wood on the outskirts of Grimsby
was snubbed by local councillors.
Neither Coun Ray Sutton nor Coun Cliff Barber attended
yesterday’s planting event at a former
1950s landfill site almost opposite St
Michael’s Church in Great Coates.
It is understood the duo were miffed not to have been
included in the decision-making loop.
They also favoured a municipal-style children’s play area with conventional slides and swings. However, this was deemed
inappropriate in a semi-rural location
Once the trees have become established, there will be a play
area. but it will be in keeping with the surrounding environment.
The project is the
brainchild of the John Harrison Foundation and the Woodland Trust, with
assistance from other organisations such as the Rotary club and North East
Lincolnshire Council.
In all, some 3,000 trees have been planted.
Funding arrangements on the planting costs are still being
finalised
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| As often at Grimsby-area community events, cadets were very much to the fore. |
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| I think that's just about straight - may it have a long and happy life! |
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| It's all hands to the turf |
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| The hope is that some, if not all, of the saplings will eventually reach the same height as the long-established tree in the background |
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