Marple Wildflower project

[jimblob]

We have chosen the following locations for the trials:

North: (I am dealing with North)

Bowden Lane junction with Norbury Drive (the 2 outside Marple Cricket Club)
Lower Fold junction with Pear Tree Close (outside Ludworth School)
Stockport Road, the verges on the right heading towards Cross Lane
Compstall Road on the Junction with George Street
Stockport Road on the Junction with Elmfield Drive

Hi Steve,
"Stockport Road, the verges on the right heading towards Cross Lane"
how far down and from which direction on Stockport from the junction with Cross Lane are you proposing?

[andy+kirsty]

Hi @Steve Gribbon and @ColinMac

Could I suggest a further trial location as I think it meets the criteria outlines as well as being a verge that swings from overgrown to scalped once or twice a year.

It would be great to sow the triangular patch at the junction of Wood Lane and Woodville Drive, near the MWW/ rugby club.

Would this be possible?

A

[Steve Gribbon]

Fair enough.

Thank you

I welcome the question though, it’s important that people have a say in what happens where we live.

Steve

[Condate]

Fair enough.

[Steve Gribbon]

Are you going to make sure that the wildflowers planted are actually things that would grow naturally in that area and habitat? If not, is the idea to introduce 'wildflowers' that aren't actually wildflowers at all, but artificially introduced species from other places and other habitats? That just gardening isn't it. Nothing wrong with gardening of course, but it's not really wildflowers, which you would get by just letting the area run wild.

I think it will be best to leave that to people who will have knowledge of what is best to put down and where. I’m far from an expert so will be seeking specialist advice to make sure it is done correctly.

Steve

[Condate]

Are you going to make sure that the wildflowers planted are actually things that would grow naturally in that area and habitat? If not, is the idea to introduce 'wildflowers' that aren't actually wildflowers at all, but artificially introduced species from other places and other habitats? That just gardening isn't it. Nothing wrong with gardening of course, but it's not really wildflowers, which you would get by just letting the area run wild.

[Steve Gribbon]

Good evening

You may be aware that Cllr Colin Macalister and I have been speaking to the Council neighbourhood team about having wildflowers introduced into our community as they are aesthetically pleasing, excellent for the environment and attract bees and other insects.
The neighbourhood team have agreed to a series of trial locations in Marple North and South. They have to conform with gudielines set out to us (on a location where they have good local exposure and are not to be planted under trees as examples).

We have chosen the following locations for the trials:

North: (I am dealing with North)

Bowden Lane junction with Norbury Drive (the 2 outside Marple Cricket Club)
Lower Fold junction with Pear Tree Close (outside Ludworth School)
Stockport Road, the verges on the right heading towards Cross Lane
Compstall Road on the Junction with George Street
Stockport Road on the Junction with Elmfield Drive

I will also be speaking to park group leaders to gauge opinion on having some in the parks (Brabyns, Memorial, Cromwell).

South: (Colin is dealing with South)

Buxton Road Just prior to Jacksons Dairy
Buxton Road/High Lane adjacent to North Cheshire Cruising Club
The junction of Windlehurst Road and Barnfold Road
The rear of Joseph Street
Carver Road (2 sites)
The junction of Edwards Way and Leigh Avenue
Windlehurst Road (exact location TBC)

There are certain other location that were looked at but trees caused issues so hopefully these chosen areas will get the publics approval. We are looking for more volunteers to help with the project so please indicate if you would like participation? As always comments and suggestions are welcome.

We will be speaking to the head of neighbourhoods at the earliest opportunity who has agreed to trial planting with a view to getting the project underway at the right time for preparation and seeding.

Kind regards

Steve