GREEN-FINGERED residents dug in and helped plant over 19,000 spring bulbs at Kingshurst Park.
Schoolchildren, community groups and people who live in the area came together to plant a selection of daffodils and crocuses added across the site as part of the park’s regeneration.
The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Annette Mackenzie, joined pupils from St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School and local volunteers in the planting effort.
She said: “Seeing residents of all ages working side by side shows how deeply people care about this park. Every bulb planted reflects a shared commitment to making Kingshurst a place where everyone feels connected and proud of their surroundings.
“I can’t wait to come back in a couple of months when we should see the entire park burst into colour.”
The bulb planting complements a wider programme of improvements due for completion next month.
Designed by Solihull Council’s landscape architects, new features include inclusive play equipment, a graffiti wall, shaded seating, resurfaced paths, and improved access across the park. New benches, bins, and cycle stands will help create a cleaner, more accessible environment.
The authority says a focus on biodiversity runs throughout the project, with new trees, hedges, and wildlife boxes being installed to support local ecosystems and encourage residents to connect with nature.
The park enhancement project has been funded through the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund and forms part of the broader regeneration of Kingshurst village centre.
