Bee banks in Cambridge

Open for comments from Wednesday 9 October to Wednesday 6 November 2024.

This consultation aims to gather feedback and insights on the installation of three bee banks in three different parks in the city – Coleridge recreation ground, Nuns Way recreation ground and Five Trees.

Bee banks are mounds of substrate, normally soil and sand, which provide nesting sites for bees. These bees help plants by pollinating them, playing a key role in plants' lives, helping them to thrive.

Bee banks are often installed with wildflowers nearby to attract bees, butterflies and other insects by providing a food source.

The main aim of this initiative is to enhance biodiversity and boost the population of pollinators, particularly solitary bees, which play a vital role in local ecosystems.

The bee species that would mostly utilise the bee banks do not generally pose a risk to children or the public, as they are non-aggressive, do not swarm and are considered harmless to humans.

Some bee banks will also feature wildflower patches to provide an additional food source and habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects.

By increasing the numbers of these important species, the project seeks to create healthier, more vibrant urban green spaces.

Proposed locations

Coleridge recreation ground

Nuns Way recreation ground

Five Trees

Have your say

We welcome your feedback on the current proposal.

This is an opportunity for you to provide your comments and show your support.

Your contribution will help us understand if this proposal has support and enable us to make any necessary changes to the proposal before delivery.

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Next steps

After the consultation closes, we will review all comments received and make any necessary changes.

Your support and comments are valuable to us. They will help us plan and deliver the expected benefits of this project.