During the months of lockdown, the area has been trampled by walkers and the low temperatures during April have made it difficult for the plants and flowers to grow. Therefore to give the meadow a fighting chance for the summer, the Council has temporarily erected two sections of fence to encourage walkers to use the short-mown grass for a short period until the ground recovers.

Warwick District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Councillor Alan Rhead commented;

“We established the wildflower meadow five years ago with the aim of providing nectar and forage for a whole host of insects and wildlife. We very much hope that these temporary measures will allow the meadow to regrow and once again become a beautiful sight for us all to enjoy. The fences will be removed as soon as possible and in the meantime we thank the public for their help and understanding.”