In Bloom

The In Bloom federation of East Staffordshire is a collective group whose members comprise of technical officers from East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Horticultural and Grounds maintenance departments as well as members of local community groups and parish councils.

The aim of the group is to develop strategies and support entries into the regional Heart of England in bloom campaign from across the Borough. In 2018 the group successfully made entries in: Burton, Uttoxeter Branston and Winshill in bloom, with Winshill claiming a category win.

2018 In Bloom Results

Burton upon Trent - GOLD

Winshill - GOLD & Urban Community category winner

Uttoxeter - GOLD

Branston - Silver

2018 Juding Dates

In 2018, East Staffordshire has increased it's number of enteries with the addition of Branston. See below for a full entry list and In Bloom judging dates.

Burton upon Trent - Thursday 5th July 2018

Winshill - Tuesday 10th July 2018 

Branston - Friday 6th July

Uttoxeter - Thursday 12th July 2018

ESBC’s Greenhouse centre and Go Garden project in Uttoxeter supports the group by offering free plants for community gardening projects as well as expert horticultural advice and support. The aim of the federation is to encourage more local groups to become involved in community gardening projects which will greatly enhance the beauty and environmental quality of the borough.

For further information about In Bloom telephone 01283 508575 or by e:mail: paul.steed@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk