City of Lincoln Council has planted 14 new trees at De Wint Court as part of a nationwide celebration of The Queen’s 70 years of Service to the Nation.
A tree planting ceremony was held on 7 December, where City of Lincoln Council staff and The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln Cllr Jackie Kirk officially marked the occasion.
The Queen’s Green Canopy is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee.”
The 14 trees at De Wint Court will join thousands across the country creating a legacy in honour of The Queen’s leadership of the Nation, which will benefit future generations.
As part of the De Wint Court Extra Care Facility development, the following trees have been planted in celebration:
- Two Maple
- One Birch
- Two Apple
- Six Crab-apple
- One Plum
- Two Pear
As part of this prestigious occasion, a commemorative plaque has also been displayed at the Extra Care Facility, which is due for competition in early 2022.
Once complete, the new 50 one-bed and 20 two-bed apartment extra care facility on Bowden Drive will play a vital part in the city council’s commitment to provide quality homes at affordable rents, to meet the diverse housing need within the city.
The jointly funded scheme between City of Lincoln Council, Homes England and Lincolnshire County Council will have care provision available, non-resident management and support staff, a wellbeing suite, changing places facility, restaurant and salon.
Cllr Donald Nannestad, Portfolio Holder for Quality Housing at City of Lincoln Council said: “It has been fantastic to see De Wint Court’s landscape welcome these new trees in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year.
“These gardens will be a haven for residents and visitors to the Extra Care Facility and we look forward to seeing them be enjoyed over the years.”
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln Cllr Jackie Kirk added: “I'm exceptionally proud to be involved in such a prestigious occasion, planting 14 new trees in the grounds of our brand new Extra Care Facility as part of the Queen's Green Canopy, celebrating Queen Elizebeth's Platinum Jubilee.
“This will bring immense visual joy and comfort to the residents of De Wint Court.
"Planting these trees will also benefit our city's environment, reducing our carbon footprint, as well as encouraging, and supporting the local wildlife for future generations to enjoy.”
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