By Flowers ‘welcome back’ residents and visitors to North East Lincolnshire’s high streets
New planters have been installed across shopping areas in North East Lincolnshire as a result of the Government’s Welcome Back Fund, which aims to help high streets ‘bloom’ back to life in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The flowers comprise of a mixture of summer and winter bedding plants and have been planted by community and town groups such as Grimsby in Bloom and Immingham in Bloom.
Cllr Callum Procter, Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Housing and Tourism, said: “It’s encouraging to see such a warm welcome back to the high streets, with activities such as the flower displays across the borough from the Welcome Back fund.
“We are still encouraging safety measures to be in place to make sure that we keep life moving and keep North East Lincolnshire trading safely, but I’m sure that businesses and retailers are enjoying seeing visitors return to the area, and we’re trying to do what we can to help.”
Retailer Jane Halliday from Betty McKenzie Boutique on Market Street in Cleethorpes, added: “After what’s been a difficult time for the high street, it’s great to welcome visitors back to the high street- the flower displays are a welcome addition to add colour and vibrance, helping to bring sparkle back to the shopping areas.”
Elaine Atkinson, from Grimsby in Bloom, said: “Our aim is to encourage people to take care and pride in their community through gardening, horticultural excellence and environmental initiatives. As a team we work hard to improve and enhance the local area so it’s been fantastic to see the Council helping to put these displays in place.”
Locations of the current installations include Cleethorpes promenade, St Peter’s Avenue, Cleethorpes Market Place, Grimsby Flyover and Grimsby Top Town.
