A number of small green spaces will be allowed to grow wild in Exmouth to improve biodiversity.

Signs will soon be placed in the selected areas to explain the benefits of the move, which include:

- Providing habitats for wildlife and insects

- Reducing total CO2 emissions by not using lawnmowers

- Encouraging natural vegetation and wildflowers, which reportedly can provide up to 10x more nectar for bees.

Councillor Denise Bickley, EDDC's Assistant Portfolio Holder, Climate Action and Emergencies, said: "I'm delighted with this policy which will allow our pollinators to flourish.

"We all need to adapt to a new kind of beauty, which may not tick the 'neat' box but will allow nature to recover from the harsh treatment it has had for many years.

"Allowing some areas to grow longer, and reducing our need to kill weeds with chemicals, will allow for species enrichment and I look forward to the wonderful sounds of buzzing and the sight of beautiful native wildflowers during the summer months."

Where in Exmouth will be left to grow?

The re-wilding sites in Exmouth are as follows:

- Salterton Road

- Phear Park

- Marine Way

- Brixington Playing Field

- St Johns Playing Field

- Site at Dennesdene

- Seymour Road

- An area in Jubilee Drive

- The Crescent

- Imperial Rec (fringe area to right hand site of entrance)

Residents are also encouraged to take part in this month's 'No Mow May' campaign.

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