107 green spaces across the borough have been awarded Green Guarantee Site status.
107 neighbourhood spaces have been protected against development by the declaration
By awarding them this status, the council has formally recognised the community and ecological value of the spaces and gives them protection from any future development. Ward member for Dawley & Aqueduct, Councillor Ian Preece added: “When we posted about this orchard project on Facebook, one resident commented, ‘there’ll be some houses on there soon’. But this is precisely what the Green Guarantee is for – it provides reassurance. It means residents can be confident that there will not be any houses built here. Rather, the site will be actively maintained and managed to benefit the community and our local wildlife.
The council says these smaller Green Guarantee Sites provide a green walking route by which residents can access larger sites such as the Local Nature Reserves, or simply provide a green view or a wildlife oasis within the built-up area, bringing people into closer contact with green spaces and nature and providing opportunities for exercise, reflection, relaxation and engagement.
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