Calls to transform grass verges and other green spaces into a wildlife haven

Liz Turner-Allen, who lives on Hope Street North, hopes that by planting these it will help attract more bees and butterflies and help with biodiversity.

She first created a petition after noticing a decrease in bees and butterflies, and suitable habitats, including forage and nesting or breeding sites, in her area.

Liz said: “In Chorley they let them grow or plant bulbs and seeds and it looks a lot nicer than mowed grass and…