08 February 2012
New trees have been planted around Queens Estate, thanks to funding from Sovereign ward councillors, after a request was made by The Queens Estate Resident’s Association.
A number of trees which used to flank the roads in the estate have been removed over recent years, due to disease, root damage and over maturity. This led to an inconsistent tree line, especially in Queens Road and Queens Crescent, something that locals wanted to change.
Devolved Ward Budget money totalling £750 was spent on three Swedish Whitebeam trees, which councillors and residents hope will greatly improve the look of the Sovereign carriageways. This species of tree was specified by the Arboricultural team, due to its natural resistance to draughty conditions, which is vital with the low rainfall in Eastbourne during the summer months.
Sovereign Ward Councillor, Gordon Jenkins, said: "We have recently lost several trees in the area due to disease and the Ward Councillors were very happy to agree to the request from the Secretary of the Queens Estate Residents' Association to fund the replacement of some of the trees from the Devolved Ward Budget.”
Other areas of Eastbourne have seen green improvement with Devolved Budget funding over recent months, all making a contribution to reducing the towns carbon footprint.
Residents who would like to suggest a project in their area which could benefit from support, should contact their ward councillor.
