Birmingham’s Kings Heath Park nursery faces closure, sparking a campaign to save this cherished local attraction and its services.
Birmingham: There’s a bit of a stir in Kings Heath Park. The local nursery and garden centre might close, and folks aren’t happy about it. Campaigners are stepping up to save it.
Councillor Izzy Knowles is leading the charge. She started a petition on change.org to keep the nursery open. It’s not just any nursery; it’s a place where people find great plants at good prices.
People come from all over for their summer plants and flowers. The nursery also offers a lovely floristry service for events like weddings and funerals. If it closes, it could hurt the park and nearby businesses.
Izzy shared her concerns on social media, saying the glass houses would fall into disrepair. She worries about vandalism if the nursery shuts down. Once they’re gone, they might never come back.
She pointed out that the nursery helps local charities and businesses by providing plants for events. Closing it would mean fewer flowers for the community and less foot traffic in the park.
Izzy believes the council hasn’t thought this through. The nursery staff could help boost business, but they haven’t been given much info about the closure plans.
She’s calling on Birmingham City Council to see how important this nursery is to the community. It’s been a part of Kings Heath for years, and people want to keep it thriving.
If you want to support the cause, check out the petition. Every little bit helps to keep this local gem alive.
