We are delighted to showcase the work of residents in Hillford Place. The residents approached us as Councillors to support them in protecting the verge on one side of their road, and in finding ways to enhance it for wildlife. As a result, following advice from the Chair of Reigate Area Conservation Volunteers, they have installed bat boxes and are planning to strip out laurel and plant native trees. They are keen for this bio-diversity corridor to support more species of insects, butterflies and small mammals.
The residents group have planted Blue hearts in the verge as part of the Blue Campaign to reduce the cutting of the verge and support more wildflower species. This campaign encourages councils and the public to re-wild their green spaces. You can get involved by helping to identify land such as verges and roundabouts where you live, which are suitable to be left uncut. These areas can feature a blue heart, indicating why the grass and flowers are growing longer there.
