Great to see Hull City Council become the first council to officially launch Right to Grow in their locality!
“In September 2023, Hull made history as the first city in the UK to pass the ‘Right to Grow’ motion … affirming its commitment to improving sustainability.
Following this decision, the council is now inviting residents and community groups to bring forward ideas that will turn underused council-owned land into thriving, biodiverse spaces.
The initiative makes council land available for small-scale gardening projects, including the planting of food, plants, wildflowers, and fruit bushes, forming part of the council’s broader strategy to promote green spaces, enhance biodiversity, and support community wellbeing.
By transforming unused council land into vibrant open spaces, the programme seeks to foster a sense of community, improve local environments, and allow residents and community groups to take ownership of their local green spaces.”
We’re running slower than we hoped with our campaign in Hackney but with support from the Mayor of Hackney we hopw this policy will be replicate here at the end of 2025 or into 2026.
If you have ideas where you live in Hackney for community gardens get in touch with us!
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