Greening The Town
We aim to improve the urban environment in Ipswich by drawing on volunteers / groups from the local community to help with projects like tree planting and garden maintenance. We also assist ex-offenders with activities, training, apprenticeships and employment opportunities in horticultural and allied disciplines.
In 2021 we helped Ipswich Borough Council to secure funding for a Town Centre Greening Project (see ‘Green Trail’ below) and in 2024 became a community interest company (CIC), a not-for-profit organisation
We have to date revitalised a long grey concrete wall on St Peter’s Dock with a living garden comprising 35 wooden planters and were commissioned by Suffolk County Council (SCC) for three ‘Highways’ projects. We have also carried out a number of other town centre horticultural projects (see our news section) but have so much more to do to make Ipswich a truly green and pleasant town.
To find out more about the people involved and how the CIC operates please visit “About Us”.
Green Spaces
Caring for those unkempt green spaces, which can make our town appear tired and neglected, is something so many citizens of Ipswich care passionately about. That is why we offer a structured programme supporting volunteers who want to make a positive contribution to the environment whether its planting, weeding, watering or just ‘talking up’ how great Ipswich is looking! We also provide a service to other organisations who share our aims and objectives.
Trees and plants are good for us. They are attractive in themselves. They improve air quality. Tending them and watching them grow feeds the soul. Greener Ipswich CIC runs on a ‘can do’ attitude. There is no reason why our town – the county town of one of the most beautiful counties in England – cannot be the jewel in the crown of East Anglia. It won’t happen over night and it’ll take some hard work, determination and enthusiasm. But together we can get there.
Town Centre Greening
One of the main elements is to have a ‘green trail’ starting south of Christchurch park, running through the town centre and then along the Waterfront. In creating a green trail we will use a range of methods:
Tree Planting – we want to see trees in the ground so that we get the benefit for the next 100 years or more. Trees will be planted appropriately to allow for future growth and the impact of climate change.
Planters – where it is impossible to plant trees, high quality ‘planters’ & ‘containers’ will be considered along with a menu of other possible alternatives.
Pocket gardens – where small spaces are available we would like to transform them. There is a superb example in Ipswich – the Physic Garden at The Hold.
Hanging baskets/window boxes mostly likely outside shops and businesses.
About Us
The Green Route
News
Making Ipswich a better place to live
Email: info@greeneripswich.org.uk