New giant flowerpots help ‘brighten up’ Bognor Regis

The ‘bold, colourful’ planters with evergreen trees have been set up in Queensway thanks to a partnership project between Bognor Regis BID and Bognor Regis Town Council. 

The BID, which is funded by Bognor Regis businesses, arranged and funded the planters and perennial plants, while the town council is responsible for their ongoing licencing, maintenance and insurance. 

The planters are one of the BID’s ‘Big Ideas for Bognor Regis’.

Jason Passingham, BID chairman, said: “While our top priority is being there for businesses through COVID-19, making sure they have access to all the information they need, we’ve still been working on delivering the projects we

announced for our third year. 

“Covid may have slowed us down, but it’s not stopped us! 

“It’s fantastic to see the quirky new planters in Queensway – they’re bold and colourful and really add some fun!  

“Queensway is such an important street – not just for the range of fantastic businesses there, but because it’s the access point to three major car parks, and often the first experience people have of the town centre. 

“We hope that the planters really brighten up that experience, encouraging people to stay longer and explore all the other areas in the town.”

Kim Davis, of Bognor Regis Community Gardeners, which has been working with the BID on the project said: “It’s fantastic to finally see the planters in place!” 

“We really welcome the introduction of sustainable planting – it’s so much better for the environment!”

Debbie Simmonds, Manager of the St Wilfrid’s Charity Shop on Queensway, said: “They’re really eye catching and will brighten up Queensway!”

The previous grey planters have been temporarily relocated to private land in Bedford Street, and Town Councillors will consider their future at the next Policy and Resources Committee meeting.