Early day motion · EDM 860 · 20 Feb 2023

Croxteth Walled Garden, Botanical Collection

Tabled by Ian Byrne (Labour) 23 signatures

The motion

That this House recognises the botanical importance of housing Liverpool's Botanic Collection in Croxteth Country Parks Walled Garden in Liverpool West Derby; notes that the botanical collection is one of the oldest in the world and includes rare plants that have significant medical, scientific, educational and horticultural importance; recognises the benefits these gardens can have in terms of health and well-being; places on record the importance of the Croxteth Walled Garden to national heritage, the local community and internationally; notes that the botanical collection is currently being used by Myerscough College as an educational tool; calls on the Government to ensure that the Local Council is provided with sufficient funds to maintain and invest in the Croxteth Walled Garden and keep it open and accessible to the community and visitors for years to come; and further calls on the Government to prioritise long-term funding of all community green spaces and to recognise the importance that they have to health, education and well-being.

Source: the official Early Day Motions database.