Improving biodiversity in Alexandra Gardens

Open for comments from Friday 31 October to Sunday 30 November 2025.

Cambridge City Council has developed a proposal to enhance biodiversity, promote local wildlife, and inspire visitor interest at Alexandra Gardens.

These Environmental Improvement Programme (EIP) funded improvements are focused outside the main grass-cutting areas to ensure space for play remains protected.

The proposals will create rich and diverse habitats for a variety of species while adding value and interest for visitors.

Proposed biodiversity enhancements include:

• bee mound with wildflower meadow
• wildflower meadow strips
• deadwood (log pile) habitat
• bug hotel
• bee post and wildflower meadow
• nest boxes
• information posts and a nature trail

Proposals

The image below illustrates the proposed locations for a bee slope (green dot), wildflower meadow strips (yellow dots), a log pile (red dot), bug hotel (purple dot), and bee post (blue dot).

More information about the proposals can be found in our supplementary information document.

Have your say

We want local communities to get involved by sharing your views and asking questions about the proposed improvements.

Your feedback will help us gauge interest, shape the project, and prioritise what can be delivered within the available budget.

We welcome your opinions and suggestions; they will help us understand local support and make any necessary adjustments.

Select the Take the survey button on this page to have your say.

A hard copy version of this survey can be downloaded here:

• Improving biodiversity in Alexandra Gardens

If you are completing a hard copy survey, please return it to our Customer Service Centre in person or via post at the following address:

Communications and Engagement Team, Customer Service Centre, Mandela House, 4 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1BY

The survey closes on Sunday 30 November 2025. Any responses received after this date will not be considered.

If you are in need of any further assistance, please email us at communications@cambridge.gov.uk.

Next steps

Once the consultation closes, we will review all comments and make any necessary adjustments to the proposal.

Your feedback is valuable, it will help us prioritise improvements, plan effectively, and deliver the benefits expected from this project.