Towns and villages across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough are enjoying an extra splash of colour thanks to ABC Council’s Small Floral Grants Scheme.
Last week more than 30 local community groups and organisations received their allocation of flowers and shrubs through the successful scheme delivered by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.
Each year, groups across the borough are invited to apply for a grant up to a maximum of £250. Council will purchase the bedding plants and shrubs on behalf of the community groups. The plants are then distributed to the community groups who will plant and tend to them.
Sean Gordon from Lislea Community Centre said the grants scheme had a positive impact on their village. He said: “We have been successful for the last five years in getting flowers from the council, they are a great asset to our community and our community centre. A lot of people come and have a walk around to admire the flowers, and it’s a brilliant idea.”
Applications for next year’s Small Floral Grants Scheme are expected to open later this year.
If you would like more information on the Small Floral Grants Scheme you can send an email to
