Heritage and wildlife celebrated in new signs at popular country park
New signs installed at Granville Country Park and Local Nature Reserve mark the launch of Telford & Wrekin Council’s investment programme that will see £2m directed into enhancing the borough’s most popular green spaces over the coming months.
The council’s green spaces investment programme is also delivering enhancements – such as improvements to steps, picnic areas and paths – to make sites more attractive, enjoyable and accessible for visitors.
Regular visitors to Granville Country Park will spot new council signs marking the entrance to the site. These are complemented by new information boards, funded by Potter Group, detailing the site’s fascinating industrial heritage and rich array of native wildlife.
The site, which is one of the borough’s 17 recognised Local Nature Reserves, is home to a number of species, many of which can now be spotted more easily thanks to the newly-installed information boards which help visitors identify green hairstreak butterflies, southern marsh orchids, grass snakes and more.
Cllr Carolyn Healy (Labour) cabinet member for climate change, green spaces, natural and historic environment and cultural services, said:
“Visitors to Granville can now get even more out of their visit thanks to these signs, which tell the fascinating story of the site’s industrial heritage and include pictures to help people identify the native wildlife. What’s more, the renovated paths, steps and picnic area on the site are now looking really good too.
“We’re so lucky to have a wealth of natural spaces on our doorstep in Telford and Wrekin. They’re a real asset, not only for their biodiversity value, they’re also enormously beneficial for everyone’s mental health.
“Like so many local people, I really cherish our parks and nature reserves. And as a council we’re committed to looking after them. That’s why we’re investing £2m into protecting and enhancing our borough’s green spaces, beginning here in Granville and expanding to other Local Nature Reserves.
“We can’t do this work alone, so we’re hugely grateful to the Friends of Granville along with all the other local green spaces Friends groups, whose hard work and enthusiasm in enhancing these sites is invaluable.
“We know our community cares about the local natural environment and we are on their side. Working with partners like Potter Group and Friends of Granville in this way, we’re able to make our £2m investment go even further, which is great news for all our residents who love to get outdoors.”
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