Victoria Gardens Refurbishment

Victoria Gardens 'before' (top) with artist's impression of site on completion The new London Plane trees arrive on site First leaves on the new trees Repairs to the Art Gallery steps One of the original chess boards A new Cumbrian stone chess board in place The new Art Deco inspired benches The old planters are turfed The finished chess boards surrounded with resin-bound permeable surfacing

Marks & Spencer's Greener Living Spaces programme had helped to change Victoria Gardens. The profit from the 5p they charge for carrier bags* has come to Groundwork, who have been working with Leeds City Council to create a green community space for all to enjoy in the centre of Leeds.

*1.85 profit from 5p standard food carrier bag charge