Unused land could become community city gardens

POCKETS of unused council land across Coventry could be turned into community gardens and allotments after a motion put forward by Reform was backed by councillors.

- By DAVID LAWRENCE News Reporter

And it is hoped that young people will get behind the project, giving them pride in something they help to create.

Cllr Marcus Lapsa spoke passionately about his hopes for a greener city at a full council meeting, adding the plan could also help families tackle rising food costs by growing their own fresh produce. It would also create safe meeting spaces for some of those feeling isolated.

He said: "In today’s world we need space for wellbeing. This motion brings an idea that is simple and practical, deeply beneficial to our community and transforms land into public spaces including community allotments and gardens. Across our city we have patches of land sitting empty. Unused corners, forgotten plots and areas that serve no purpose other than being reminders of what could be.