Successful scheme returns to brighten up the district
Published: Fri 7 June, 2024
Community groups are now able to order a variety of different bulbs for a discounted price through a scheme that helps local areas to bloom in the spring.
North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) Green Shoots Grant Scheme is available to constituted community groups, schools and parish councils to help communities plant a variety of flowering bulbs to brighten up the district.
Last year, 61,000 bulbs were given away to 16 different groups. Following this success, the following bulb varieties are available to order:
- Crocus
- Tulips
- Daffodils
- Mixed narcissi
- Snowdrops.
- Mixed spring bulbs
- Mixed long season bulbs
Bulbs are provided in multiples of 1,000 and the minimum order is 2,000 bulbs. Groups will pay 50% of the cost of the bulbs plus a delivery charge.
Applications are open now and will close on Sunday 1 September and can be submitted online at www.nwleics.gov.uk/greenshoots
Please email grants@nwleicestershire.gov.uk with any queries about this scheme
Paul Sanders, Head of Community Services at NWLDC, said: “We are very happy to be providing the Green Shoots grant scheme to residents again.
“It not only brightens up our district, but it also brings together people through a shared joy of gardening and this year's vibrant displays were a testament to the scheme’s success.
“I encourage as many groups as possible to get involved and make the district bloom with colour next spring .”