ALLER Brook in Kingskerswell is blooming after the planting of new flower strips.

The additional flowers are aimed at supporting pollinating insects and attract more wildlife.

The blooms were made possible after a £1,000 donation from Wales & West Utilities to Kingskerswell Action Group.

After working to upgrade gas pipes across the area for some time, the gas emergency service was only too happy to answer the call from Kingskerswell Action Group (KAG) chairman Roger Jones for support.

Aaron Taylor, Wales & West Utilities First Line Manager, explains: ‘We have worked in Kingskerswell for some time and liaised with Mr Jones throughout the project.

‘When he approached us for support, we were delighted to do something that would have a lasting positive impact on wildlife and provide more beautiful spaces across the area.’

Wales & West Utilities' donation has supported the planting of pollinators, boosting and providing a diverse ecosystem that benefits local pollinating insects and animals, enhancing the local environment, and contributing to community wellbeing.

The project boosts the volunteer efforts of the local community, who work hard to keep the village looking good.

Welcoming the support, Roger said: ‘On behalf of the whole community, I’d like to say a huge thank you to Wales & West Utilities for their generous donation, which supported our efforts.

‘Thanks to the donation we have been able to develop the bank quicker than we anticipated, and it’s wonderful to see the area thriving.

‘The plants look wonderful, and they’re also attracting more wildlife.’

The initiative was part of Wales & West Utilities' commitment to improve the areas in which it works and to help improve local biodiversity.

The donation was linked to an investment project which involved upgrading gas pipes across the village to help keep the gas flowing now, and to prepare for the use of greener gases, including biomethane and hydrogen in the future.