The idea was discussed at the Barry Town Council’s globally responsible committee meeting on June 23.
The head of community services and facilities said the proposed area for the community garden was on the opposite side of the road to the Cemetery Approach Gardens.
He added that the land is leased with the Vale of Glamorgan Council, so permission would need to be sought to convert the section.
Keep Wales Tidy has schemes that mean they can fund and install the garden in the space.
The chair agreed that the idea of a community garden fits in well with what Barry Town Council does, so was a natural extension of the council’s skillset.
The head of community services and facilities noted that the proposed garden had been discussed with the Green Flag Award judges and they were very supportive, suggesting that the Cemetery Gardens may then be eligible for a Green Flag in themselves.
The head of community services and facilities also informed the committee that the Future Generations Project Officer has researched Key Stages 1-3 and created suitable worksheets for the School’s Biodiversity Programme.
He said that the worksheets will be piloted at a class event on July 6 and if all goes well, they will be rolled out in the new academic year.
Councillor Clarke stated that he was quite impressed with the work done and enquired if families would be able to utilise the worksheets as well, which could potentially be sent with the eNewsletter.
Councillor Payne agreed, noting that a disclaimer should be added to allow families to use the worksheets, placing responsibility of safety on them.
The head of community services and facilities also suggested that the committee proceed with the cleaning of the existing Fairtrade Town signs.
