A SERIES of floral planters have been installed in Wilmslow in an attempt to prevent unwanted parking on the Memorial Garden and protect the area.

The planters have been put in place by Wilmslow Town Council, which has become concerned by the use of the garden as an unofficial overflow car park.

Town clerk Matthew Jackson said: "The increasing popularity of the Carrs park as an attraction to people of Wilmslow and far beyond, especially during the coronavirus lockdowns, has presented a number of problems, with that of parking being high up on the list.

"One of the parking issues which has caused the greatest of concerns has been the use of the town's Memorial Garden as an unofficial overflow car park.

"This special area opposite St Bartholomew's Church yard has now been given a level of protection with the installation of floral planters by the town council.

"The planters make access more difficult and provide a greater visual separation from the road.

The town council provides all of the planters in Wilmslow, working with its commercial horticulture partner, Oak Nurseries of Lees Lane.