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The Guardian: green spaces in poor areas

Bolton Green Umbrella Monday 08 September 2025

Here is a link to an interesting article in The Guardian – click here.
Green spaces in poorer parts of England are less likely to be protected against being bulldozed and developed than those in more affluent areas, according to a new study. The article goes on to provide information about Local Green Space (LGS) designations were introduced in 2012 to give green belt-like protections to smaller areas of land that are often identified by communities themselves. We need to be constantly alert to the threats to our precious green spaces.

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Bolton Council considering £500,000 funding boost for green spaces

Bolton Green Umbrella Wednesday 03 December 2025

Bolton Council is set to consider plans for a nearly half a million-pound funding boost for green spaces, planning and district centre regeneration. Read more in this Bolton News article  

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Allotments officer being appointed at Bolton Council

Bolton Green Umbrella Wednesday 03 December 2025

Great news! This comes after long running calls for Bolton Council to bring back the role of a full-time allotments officer. At a full meeting of the council the authority agreed to recruit a full-time officer to support allotments, bowling greens, parks and other open spaces. More information in ...

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Report on control of Japanese Knotweed

Bolton Green Umbrella Monday 08 September 2025

Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is an invasive plant species that poses a significant threat to biodiversity in the United Kingdom. Originally introduced as an ornamental plant, it has now become one of the most problematic and invasive species in the country.  This document is a comprehens...

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