Central Projects

ITV Central is the largest of ITV’s regions and spreads from Skegness in Lincolnshire to the Welsh border, and from Chesterfield in the north to parts of Oxford in the south.

Over the past five years of the People’s Millions competition we have seen some great projects in the region. Previous winners include a memory garden, restoration of a Victorian greenhouse, a giant climbing boulder and many more.

Development of Access for Disabled & the setting up of a Garden Club

The project is to set up and develop two allotments sites.

Allsorts Pre-school, New Building

The project is to replace a portacabin with a purpose built pre-school classroom, landscape the site and create a sensory garden.

FRESH Education Centre

Ecoworks was founded in 1991 & it exists to provide social care through environmental care to those who are disadvantaged. They currently offer gardening & craft activities to people with mental health issues or who experience social exclusion in some way. They also offer horticultural training to 16-24 year olds; subsidised fruit and vegetable sales to those most in need and healthy meals provided at their 'Harvest Caf?'. This project is called Fresh (Food, Regeneration, Education, Sustainable Harvest) and it aim's to produce home grown, organic, cheap fruit & vegetables for the local community. This will be done via training & education of local community members from residents to school children. Ecoworks will refurbish14 allotment sites which will include putting in paths, raise beddings & restoring an old brick shed & victorian greenhouse. The project will be environmentally friendly using a renewable energy system.

The Garden of Hope

The project is to transform a derelict piece of land into a garden for children and their families.

Knighton Park Junior to Senior Play Area

The project is to replace existing equipment in a Council owned park.

'Wich' Barge is Best

The project is to reconstruct a life size Wich barge on the banks of the Droitwich Canals involving people from all areas of the community. This will create a focal point to commemorate the historical significance of the canals and salt industry to Droitwich.

Get Hooked on Fishing at Rowheath Pool

The project is to improve the lake area of Rowheath Park in Birmingham. It will improve the appearance and accessibility of the lake and its use as a fishing facility, particularly for disadvantaged young people.

Renovation and Development of Silkmore Lane Sports Ground

A project to renovate and develop the former Staffordshire Police Sports Ground at Silkmore Lane, Stafford to provide a place for young people to play football.