Funding Confirmed

Knowsley Borough Council today confirmed additional funding to extend planting across the target project area to plant an additional 40 trees. This now means that trees can extend across key walking and commuting route Bigdale Drive and link The Old Rough Park with other green space, residential property and schools.

Rob Allen of Knowsley Council's Neighbourhood Management team said "the additional funding comes from Knowsley's Environmental Blight Fund dedicated to Northwood".

Ben Greenaway Project Coordinator for The Mersey Forest said "it is hoped that additional tree cover will besides the obvious benefits of a beautiful tree lined street will benefit the community by bringing much needed shade on hotter days when older residents are getting from A to B or just waiting for a bus"