A railway station has been given a green-fingered makeover thanks to local businesses and residents.
The platform at Lichfield City station has seen the creation of a ‘natural’ version of Lichfield Cathedral.
Bay trees and flowers were used as part of a link-up between train operator London Midland and the Lichfield Festival.
Richard Lewis, president of Lichfield Chamber of Trade and Commerce, and chair of the Blooming Lichfield Committee, said: “It really has been a community affair.
“Blooming Lichfield has jumped at the opportunity to support London Midland to brighten up the station by supplying hanging baskets for the front of the building. Additionally, the Tourist Association and Lichfield District Council has helped to install attractive planters on the platform areas.
“I’m sure that passengers will benefit from a cheery addition of colour to their journey.”
The planter will now be looked after by a new group which is set to adopt the work and expand the project to include artwork created by local schools.
Brian Pretty, Chair of the Lichfield District Tourism Association, added: “Congratulations to both London Midland and Blooming Lichfield for all their hard work in getting this project off the ground. It is an excellent example of partnership working.”
Going forward, the ‘cathedral’ display will be tended by a new Lichfield City station adoption group, which is currently being formalised, and the adoption project will be expanded to include artwork by local schools for the station.
