Local councillors have supported the newly formed ‘Friends of Prince Consort Gardens’ in their aims to protect these historic gardens for present and future generations.

The gardens, along with other parks and public areas owned or controlled by North Somerset Council, have been decimated by the council’s decision to axe flowers and floral displays. These displays in the past have contributed significantly to what has made the gardens to special.

So with the future of the gardens under threat this local group of volunteers has stepped in to provide additional maintenance and planting.

Councillors for the area, Mark Canniford, John Crockford-Hawley and Robert Payne have praised the group for taking the initiative when the council has let us all down.

The Friends are also looking to get the gardens registered as a Town Green which should provide additional protection against possible future development. If you want to lend your support to their campaign, you can contact them at fopcg@yahoo.co.uk

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