by DPC Office | Aug 6, 2020 | Wapley Bushes
We have received some enquiries about grass cutting at Wapley Bushes. The diversity of the meadows is maintained by traditional hay meadow management practices such as hay cutting in June or July. This allows the spring and early summer flowers to seed themselves for...
by DPC Office | Jul 16, 2020 | Wapley Bushes
The Council reported in its Autumn/Winter newsletter that ash dieback disease has arrived at Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve. Ash dieback is a fungus that came from Asia, crossed Europe and is now sweeping the UK. It kills around 95% of affected ash trees. There is no...
by DPC Office | Jun 5, 2020 | Lilliput Park, North East Ward, North West Ward, South Ward, Wapley Bushes
Message from the Chairman of Dodington Parish Council We are now well into the third month of lock down and following the recent relaxing of restrictions we are facing a major issue with litter, fly tipping and anti-social behaviour by a few inconsiderate people. ...
by DPC Office | May 22, 2020 | Wapley Bushes
An adder has been sighted close to the Shire Way entrance to Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve (as you cross over the railway bridge and walk down the footpath towards the reserve). While the adder is the UK’s only native venomous snake, it is not necessarily a cause...
by DPC Office | May 13, 2020 | Lilliput Park, Public Information, Wapley Bushes
Staying safe in our public open spaces Following the latest guidance from the Government, from Wednesday 13th May you may do the following outdoors: • spend time outdoors – e.g. picnics, sunbathing, sit and enjoy the fresh air • meet one other person from a different...
by DPC Office | Feb 15, 2020 | Wapley Bushes, Work Day
Due to Storm Dennis, the tree planting planned for tomorrow (Sunday) morning has been postponed. On Monday and Tuesday rain and high speed gusts of wind are still forecast. The planting session has now been rescheduled for this Wednesday (19 February), meeting at 10...