ERYC Unveil Plans To Mark Diamond Jubilee And London Olympics

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is developing a corner of the town to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen.

Work is under way to turn the corner of New Walkergate, Beverley, into the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Garden.

The garden will comprise sustainable planting with a splash of summer bedding as a long-standing tribute to the Queen.

Councillor Stephen Parnaby, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The creation of this new garden in Beverley is just one of many events and projects planned in the East Riding to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s succession to the throne.

“The designs, which come from existing budgets, will make use of sustainable, low-maintenance planting and will provide a perfect setting for both residents and visitors to enjoy this summer’s festivities. It will also create a lasting legacy in the town and allow people to reflect on the events that took place in 2012.”

Councillor Peter Astell, Mayor of Beverley, said: “We had a walkabout with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and as a result, together, we identified the opportunity to turn the corner of New Walkergate into a garden.

“It was proposed that the area would be an ideal location for a garden to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee and having seen the designs, I think it will be a very fitting tribute and will do well for Beverley in the future.”

The new garden is only a part of the plans ERYC has for a busy summer schedule of national events.

The council’s Streetscene Services are currently developing themed roundabout designs to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee as well as the 2012 Olympic Games.

Roundabouts situated along key routes into Beverley, Bridlington and surrounding areas have been identified for makeovers, including the roundabouts in Swinemoor Lane, Lincoln Way, Victoria Road and Grange Way, Beverley, Bessingby Road, Bridlington and the Driffield By-Pass.

Councillor Parnaby continued: “This year is going to be a truly memorable one for our residents and for the country as a whole. As well as the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s succession to the throne, the Olympic Torch will pass through this area on its way to London for the start of the games.

“The designs being worked on make excellent use of sustainable planting are low maintenance and will provide a fitting backdrop for the summer’s festivities and are being funded from existing budgets.”

These improvements works form part of the council’s Gateways and Corridors programme.

Work is planned over the next four years to carry out further improvements to a number of roundabouts situated along main routes throughout the East Riding.