Gardeners encouraged to transform council land

Residents in Hull are being encouraged to apply to transform council owned land into gardening projects.

Hull City Council said the application process for the city's Right to Grow initiative had opened and it was looking for proposals to turn underused land into "thriving biodiverse spaces".

In September 2023, Hull made history as the first city in the UK to pass the Right to Grow motion, allowing food to be grown on disused council land.

The initiative makes council land available for small-scale projects, and is part of the council's broader strategy to promote green spaces and support community wellbeing.

The council said the initiative aimed to foster a sense of community, improve local environments and allow residents and community groups to take ownership of their local green spaces.

Councillor Charles Quinn, cabinet portfolio holder for environment, said: "We encourage everyone, whether you have a passion for gardening or simply just want to try something new, to apply and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity."

The council said applicants would be invited to discuss their project, before being issued with a licence agreement.

More information about the Right to Grow initiative can be found on the council's website.

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