Transforming Residential Gardens in Cheapside, Middleton

Background

Our Green Team programme, delivered alongside Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, provides skills & training opportunities to those starting a career in construction and the Natural Environment.

Over the course of 2 years, the Green Team Apprentices are supported by our qualified team to undertake a series of hard and soft landscape work whilst working towards an NVQ Level 2 Landscape & Horticulture qualification.

Improving Accessibility and Drainage

In 2024, the team of trainees completed a transformation of residential gardens in Cheapside, Middleton which were poorly maintained and unsightly. The aim was to improve accessibility so people could enjoy their outdoor spaces.

Following consultation with residents, the team resurfaced the outdoor areas with permeable paving blocks to make the gardens easily accessible and low maintenance. They also installed:

• New Timber Fencing
• Bin Storage
• Improved Drainage
• Communal Drying Areas