What's the blooming story?

The aim of Wigan In Bloom is to make Wigan Borough a better place to live, work and visit by creating and maintaining an attractive environment for everyone to enjoy.

The Deal For Communities Team manage the overall 'In Bloom' project. Other partners include the Streetscene Team, Corporate Land Management and Moss Bank Nurseries.

The team support all In Bloom community groups through regular contact, community network and In Bloom network meetings.

Across the borough there are approximately 1100 floral planters which are planted up by Moss Bank. The majority of these are on display between late spring and late autumn, however a  smaller number are on display throughout the year.

Streetscene and Corporate Land Management maintain and manage parks, nature reserves and  greenspaces. This allows people to engage with nature, increasing their awareness of native wildlife habitats and offering an ideal place to learn about and enjoy the countryside.

We can achieve this by:

• Working in partnership with communities and businesses to strengthen resources - see The Deal
• Ensuring the borough is a clean, green place and a place to be proud of
• Encouraging communities to be more sustainable and take part in environmental initiatives e.g. sustainable planting schemes, reducing waste, clearing litter and graffiti, producing floral displays
• Developing prosperous town centres where people wish to visit and shop, and enhancing neighbourhoods across the borough
• Changing behaviour to increase awareness of and respect for the environment e.g. running environmental projects within schools
• Targeting resources to the areas that need them most
• Creating an environment where people feel safe.

How do I get involved?

• If you are a group, thinking of setting up a group or have an idea for a project please contact the team.
• Volunteer - Search for ‘In Bloom’ and ‘Friends of’ community groups near you and find out how you can improve your local area
• Volunteer - If you wish to volunteer or have a volunteer opportunity please register with the volunteer hub.
• Business sponsorship - If you would like to sponsor any of our planters or other floral displays or support our In Bloom community groups please email Inbloom@wigan.gov.uk
• Other opportunities - Community group support, funding and events available from the Deal for Communities Team to benefit the people, the environment and community of Wigan

Contact Wigan In Bloom if you would like to find out more.