Councillor’s “Kingfisher Walkway” plan for Nantwich gets backing
An ambitious plan to create a colourful "Kingfisher Walkway" along the River Weaver in Nantwich has been backed by town councillors.
By Nantwich News
Nantwich town councillors have backed plans for a new Kingfisher Walkway along the River Weaver.
Councillor Geoff Smith proposed the project, which would bring blossom trees, spring bulbs and flowers to the riverside route, along with a wooden kingfisher sculpture.
The scheme is planned in three phases. The first would involve planting spring bulbs and flowers at the entrance to Brookfield Park.
The walkway under the railway bridge would then be redeveloped, with the sculpture carved from an existing tree stump already on site.
The final phase would see wild cherry blossom trees planted along the route across the bridge over the River Weaver.
Councillor Smith requested about £2,700 from the town council budget to help fund the work. The proposal was approved by nine votes to four.
Councillor Peter Groves supported the motion but raised concerns about the source of the funding, saying the project had not been included in the budget.
Other councillors suggested approving the scheme in principle and including it in the following year’s budget while any necessary permissions were sought from Cheshire East Council and other organisations.
The planned planting is intended to provide early food for bees and other pollinators, while the new trees would create additional shelter and habitat for birds and insects.
Work is expected to begin soon, starting with the planting of blossom trees and spring bulbs along the route.