LETTER TO EDITOR : Blooming success!

I am delighted to see work on the new communal garden has finally started at Patching Lodge.

Located on the corner of Eastern and Freshfield Road this has been a neglected spot for a number of years, and an eyesore that I was keen to get blooming.

Thank you to Hanover Housing for their significant efforts in addressing this problem spot.  For a while I was worried that this corner would be turned into a car-park, but my concerns have thankfully now been allayed.

Initial delays were caused by issues relating to the stopping-up of a diagonal footpath (this corner had always been used as a shortcut and was therefore considered by many as a semi right-of-way). This was resolved after a public inquiry.

Particularly pleasing to see is the ease of access for those residents of Patching that have mobility issues.  There will be full accessibility via a new ramp to the pathways, raised beds, numerous benches and a pergola.

Having also looked at the impressive planting scheme I can assure you it is going to look absolutely stunning on completion.

I cannot wait for the garden to be finished, as it will not only be of huge benefit for Patching Lodge residents but also a fabulous visual addition to the Kemp Town area on that prominent corner.

Now we need to look for another spot that needs an injection of colour.  Any suggestions ?