Neighbourhoods across Worthing are looking greener just one year after launching a new town-wide tree sponsorship scheme.
That’s according to Adur and Worthing Council, which is promoting the Trees for Streets scheme.
80 community-sponsored trees have now been planted across the town.
Cllr Vicki Wells, Worthing's cabinet member for environmental services, said:
“Our scheme with Trees for Streets has been a fantastic success in its first year. Residents wanted more trees across the town and this brilliant scheme has enabled everyone to easily contribute to greening their immediate urban environments and help restore Worthing's historically tree-lined streets.
“I'd like to thank everyone who saw the potential in sections of barren pavement and took the opportunity to plant a tree, the fantastic parks and engineers teams who delivered as many trees as possible and Roffey Homes who, through their generous donation, have helped transform Sompting Road and Sompting Avenue into a nature corridor to the South Downs. The difference a tree makes is astonishing and helps link up larger green spaces to support nature.
“I can't wait to see more of our streets adorned with a variety of trees benefiting nature, improving air quality and looking great for residents.”
Applications to sponsor a tree for year two of the scheme and the upcoming planting season are open now and will close on Tuesday 3rd December.
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