Any resident who has been wondering through Mell Square in the last week may have noticed a few colourful additions to the town centre.
As part of Solihull’s bid to become the UK’s ‘Best City’ in the national Britain in Bloom final, a new community garden, including a 6ft mosaic pyramid, and eight mosaic flowers have been added to the square.
The pyramid was designed by children from Monkspath Junior & Infant School and Newlands Bishop Farm and created with the help from residents who attended the Solihull in Bloom launch in March. The four sides of the pyramid represent nature, the four seasons and four elements and include pictures of leaves, flowers, snowflakes and insects.
As well as the garden there are eight mosaic flowers, designed by Zantium Studios, which are brightening up one of the central flowerbeds in Mell Square.
Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Tim Hodgson said: “These are great additions to the town centre, adding colour, interest and a talking point for visitors and residents. The pyramid mosaic has been an imaginative community project bringing together many residents. I am sure it will be enjoyed for many years to come.
“I would like to thank all those who have helped in this year’s Solihull in Bloom campaign. There have been a huge number of volunteer projects where residents have given up time to help make our borough look clean, tidy and most of all beautiful. Good luck for the national judging next week.”
National Britain in Bloom judging takes place on Friday 6th August. Judges will be taken on a three and a half hour route around the borough stopping at some of the boroughs blooming good highlights including Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens, Bentley Heath Allotments and Malvern Park, which recently gained a Green Flag.
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