A Cheshire community group has been handed a funding boost from a local housebuilder as they look to continue improving natural habitats.

The Friends of Mount Farm Way Pond, who work to preserve the water quality and wildlife at the pond in Great Sutton have been provided with £250 from Anwyl Homes' Ellesmere Port 'Love from Anwyl' fund.

The money will be used to purchase bulbs and aquatic plants which are essential for improving environmental conditions at the site.

It’s one of several grants distributed by the housebuilder from its funding pot to help local not-for-profit organisations close to its development at The Oaks at Rossbank.

Jo Evans, chair of the Friends of Mount Farm Way Pond, said: "As a group we come together to maintain and improve the outdoor areas around the Foxall Way estate in Great Sutton.

"Our aim is to create natural places where local residents can spend time and which have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.

"We’re keen to attract more wildlife to the Mount Farm Way Pond and Anwyl’s generous donation towards new planting will help us to do that.

"We recently held a community clean-up day to improve the area and we’re planning further volunteer events throughout the spring and summer, which usually bring together around 15 to 20 local residents."

Graeme Gibb, sales director for Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales, said: "We are delighted to support a local group doing excellent work in the community to improve natural habitats where wildlife can thrive.

"The Friends of Mount Farm Way Pond work hard to ensure the area is well-maintained and can be enjoyed by people of all ages."

130 new homes are being built at The Oaks at Rossbank, with the voluntary scheme 'Love From Anwyl' being derived from the development. The company say that it is in addition to local investment agreed during the planning process.

Anwyl’s sales centre and show homes are open on site and, alongside the new homes, a multi-use games area, football pitch and plenty of green open spaces will be created.

More information can be found at: www.anwyl.co.uk/theoaks.