We Did

We listened!

Based on the feedback and views of our residents we made adjustments to two of the proposed sites; Spencer's Lane in Skelmersdale and West End in Ormskirk. The changes we made ensured the local community can continue to enjoy the sites for recreational purposes.

Since we started the project, the sites were left uncut between March and the end of September, except for a small border which was mown around each site. This allows the flowers to set seed and ensures that the meadow provides the greatest benefit to wildlife.

Wildflower meadows vary from one site to another and usually contain a variety of native grasses and wildflowers. Wildflowers are mostly native perennial species, which return and flower each year.

Here are some of the flowers we have seen across the sites, these flowers are great pollinators for bees and butterflies and provide food source and shelter for insects and small mammals. Many of them also improve soil quality.

What happens next?

At the end of the season, all sites will be cut with specialist mowing equipment, and the cuttings will be removed. This will help to lower the richness of the soil and create the low-nutrient ground that our native wildflowers and grasses need to thrive.

To find out more about the meadows and hear from Councillor Neil Furey; Lead Member for Clean and Green, click here.

Thank you for supporting local biodiversity!