Castle Cary in Bloom at the South West in Bloom Awards 2026

That this House congratulates Castle Cary on its outstanding results at the South West in Bloom Awards 2026, including Gold in the Champion of Champions category; further congratulates three local projects that each received Gold and Outstanding awards EatCary, a shared community growing space where residents of all ages work together and share what they grow, Castle Cary Community Primary School and the community garden at the railway station, created in partnership with The Newt; celebrates Paint the Town Yellow winning the Serco Cup for the best community initiative in the South West, and the Woodland Garden being recognised as a promising Improving Project; thanks the Town Council for its support of this inclusive community effort; commends everyone who has given their time, energy and enthusiasm, reflecting the very best of rural community spirit in Somerset; wishes Cary in Bloom continued success; and calls on the Government to provide incentives, including a long-term fund for local authorities and public bodies to turn disused land to local communities for community gardens, allotments, ponds and green spaces, and to give community groups the resources they need to improve access to nature.