North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has planted 105 new trees at Swan Way and Buttercup Drive in Coalville - as part of its Tree Management Strategy.

The strategy has been developed from consulting with The National Forest, The Woodland Trust, The Forestry Commission, Leicestershire County Council, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and Travelers Insurance Company.

It will be formally launched this summer, and the council says it reflects its commitment to boost tree planting and increase the amount of tree canopy cover from 19.2 per cent to 20 cent by 2050 across the district.

The council adds that trees provide a significant contribution to the quality of people's lives. While also increasing the district's biodiversity, they:

• Make the air cleaner
• Take in carbon dioxide, which helps fight climate change
• Help prevent floods
• Provide homes for plants and animals
• Make us feel better physically, mentally, and socially.

Last year 14, 404 trees were given out to households as part of the Free Tree Scheme, delivered in partnership with the National Forest, which gives trees and hedgerows to residents free of charge.

Councillor Michael Wyatt, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Climate Change at NWLDC, said: "Planting these trees is more than just creating a greener space, it's to improve the health and happiness of our local community, as well as reducing carbon in the atmosphere.

 "These new trees are for everyone, they'll grow alongside our communities, making our neighbourhoods greener and cleaner for generations to come.

 "This is just one step in creating a more vibrant and sustainable district for us all."