Project Zero - What’s happening in our communities?

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Project Zero is the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s response to the climate change emergency. It brings together the wide range of work and opportunities available to tackle the climate and nature emergency, reduce the Council’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2030 and encourage others to make positive changes.

This page highlights some of the community-led work helping make the Vale a greener place to live, visit, and work.



Everyone's Garden

Everyone's garden opened in 2022, after the previously derelict site off Margaret Avenue in Colcot was transformed into a flourishing space for the community to enjoy.

The project was a collaborative effort with residents, schools, the Council's Community Investment team, and partners. Colcot Primary School, Colcot Residents Association, Bouygues UK, Horizon Civil Engineering, National Resource Wales, Eggseeds, Home Education Wales, Vale Youth Service, Flying Start and Vale Homes all helped develop elements of the site that were chosen by the community through public consultations.

The garden boasts a range of features including a greenhouse made from recycled plastic bottles, a play area, allotment, and an education centre.

Since its completion, community groups and Colcot Primary School have been instrumental in the gardens upkeep and maintenance, and frequently hold events, workshops, and wellbeing sessions at the site.

If you wish to get involved with Everyone’s Garden, contact Community Investment Officer Mark Ellis to find out more information: MarkEllis@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Bug hotel


Recycled bottle greenhouse


Allotments



View this page in Welsh / Gweld y tudalen hwn yn Gymraeg


Project Zero is the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s response to the climate change emergency. It brings together the wide range of work and opportunities available to tackle the climate and nature emergency, reduce the Council’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2030 and encourage others to make positive changes.

This page highlights some of the community-led work helping make the Vale a greener place to live, visit, and work.



Everyone's Garden

Everyone's garden opened in 2022, after the previously derelict site off Margaret Avenue in Colcot was transformed into a flourishing space for the community to enjoy.

The project was a collaborative effort with residents, schools, the Council's Community Investment team, and partners. Colcot Primary School, Colcot Residents Association, Bouygues UK, Horizon Civil Engineering, National Resource Wales, Eggseeds, Home Education Wales, Vale Youth Service, Flying Start and Vale Homes all helped develop elements of the site that were chosen by the community through public consultations.

The garden boasts a range of features including a greenhouse made from recycled plastic bottles, a play area, allotment, and an education centre.

Since its completion, community groups and Colcot Primary School have been instrumental in the gardens upkeep and maintenance, and frequently hold events, workshops, and wellbeing sessions at the site.

If you wish to get involved with Everyone’s Garden, contact Community Investment Officer Mark Ellis to find out more information: MarkEllis@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Bug hotel


Recycled bottle greenhouse


Allotments



  • What is happening in your community?

    We want to highlight the work of your community group on our new Project Zero web pages.

    If you are involved with a group that does great work to improve the environment and support nature, we want to hear from you.

    Please tell us about your group, a recent project that you have undertaken, and how people should contact you if they wish to be involved.

    The Council may also use this information in social media posts to highlight the amazing work going on in communities.


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