Works are likely to commence in Milton Avenue in the next few months.

Part of the plan involves using soil from the Homleigh Park project, which is located near to Podsmead, in the Grange ward.

Start times are dependent on when the main contract is awarded for the works, and of course other factors such as weather conditions and the contractor schedules.

Below is a brief summary from the council on what is proposed:

‘Tenders have been received for the works as part of the larger Holmleigh project and are being evaluated.

Part of the works will be to use the soil from Holmleigh to reduce the channel steepness off Woodpecker Road and provide a drain at the base of the infill. This will allow easier access for maintenance of that area in the long run.  

A short length of footpath is to be provided. The latest drawing is attached.  

These works will hopefully commence in the coming months.

The council are aiming to carry out a localised letter drop at the end of May/beginning of June informing residents of these works.

The wider site, including the wildflower seeding, bulb and tree planting will be undertaken in autumn/ winter of this year (in the appropriate planting seasons). This will include the reed forebay in the pond that will aid with pollution dispersion.’

As ever these plans are subject to revision. You can find out more about the ESIF projects here. Feedback and comments can be sent to urban.greening@gloucester.gov.uk, heretohelp@gloucester.gov.uk or to me at sebastian.field@gloucester.gov.uk.

I am looking forward to working with the community to deliver this project for Podsmead.