Dozens of plants and flowers will be planted by local young people in two plots of land in Preston Close in Ryde on Wednesday 6th August. It’s all part of a scheme by the Safer Neighbourhoods team, of which Isle of Wight Council is a major partner.

The idea of planting the shrubbery and flowers came from Community Support Officer Harry Dea. Medina Housing have contributed money to buy the plants and Isle of Wight Council is donating wood chipping and weed-block sheeting.

A team of youngsters from the local area have been invited along to help with the work with the first shovel due to be put into the ground at 1030am.

Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet member for Children & Young People Cllr Alan Wells said

“This is a great way to get the local community involved in brightening up and improving their neighbourhood. With the school holidays in full swing, some young people may be looking for something to do and what better way than to be outdoors getting physical while knowing that the work they’re doing will benefit everyone in their area.”