New wooden planters have been installed in Melksham’s town centre as part of a town council initiative to support local biodiversity.
The planters cost £21,104.80 and have been fully funded by the Wiltshire Towns Programme, a grant from Wiltshire Council aimed at improving the high streets of local towns.
The planters will feature native trees, equipped with water bags and will be maintained by the town council’s amenities team to support local biodiversity and enhance the town’s visual appeal.
The town council have said the wooden planters are part of ongoing efforts to enhance green public spaces and make the area more welcoming for residents, businesses and visitors.
Mayor of Melksham Saffi Rabey said, “These planters are a positive step in our commitment to making Melksham greener and more inviting. We are proud to link this project with larger environmental efforts across the town, including our new tree planting programme and memorial tree policy.”
The planters and tree planting will support the council’s newly adopted memorial tree policy, which allows residents to commemorate loved ones while contributing to a greener, more sustainable town environment.
Pictured: The new planters being installed
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