Town beauty spot set for £145k revamp

The upgrade of Scarth Gardens in Morley will boost residents' wellbeing

A West Yorkshire beauty spot will be get £145,000 of improvements including new footpaths, bulb planting and a sculpture trail, a council has said.

The funding to upgrade Scarth Gardens in Morley, Leeds, has been approved and the work is expected to begin at the end of November.

The project will also include a new access ramp, the refurbishment of existing steps and new artistic fencing with additional planting to "increase ambience and biodiversity" within the green space, Leeds City Council confirmed.

A local authority spokesperson said: "Economically, the project will make the area more attractive and safer, benefit local businesses and attract new investments."

The improved gardens, part of the Morley Town Deal project, will also boost the mental and physical health and wellbeing of residents, as well as helping to improve local air quality, they added.

A council report said: "Enhancements to the park will create a more positive outdoor experience for local people of all ages.

"It will also provide ecological benefits that are sustainable in the long term."

It is also hoped the project, drawn up with the help of Groundwork Yorkshire, will attract more visitors to the town, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The project is part of a programme of improvements to parks and green spaces within the Morley Town Deal boundary.

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