Create an Orchard in Your Local Community

Pendle Borough Council was allocated £19,000 in 2023 to create orchards throughout the borough to mark the coronation of King Charles III and there is still funding left to plant more trees this winter. The funding is from DEFRA’s Coronation Living Heritage Fund.

The King’s Coronation Tree Funding is to enable more trees to be planted in non-woodland locations and close to where people live, providing a visible and lasting tribute to the coronation within local communities. Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “This is a great way to add more greenery to our borough and commemorate the King’s Coronation.

“This funding will help schools, businesses and community groups who would like to mark the royal occasion, but do not have the funds to do so.”

To apply, go to pendle.gov.uk/xfp/form/475

If you have queries about the scheme, email parks@pendle.gov.uk or call 01282 661587.

The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025; but note that the scheme may close early if all the funding is allocated.

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