A SWINDON cemetery is set to blossom with wildlife.
The borough council has received a grant to turn part of Radnor Street cemetery into a nature reserve.
Besides helping to maintain graves, the cash will pay for shrubs, trees and a water feature.
The chapel and war memorial are also set to be refurbished and heritage walks will be created.
Martin Wiltshire (Lib Dem, Eastcott) said: "Radnor Street cemetery is a unique site in the area.
"It is part of our town's history with more than 33,000 interments, including Great Western workers, war heroes and local historic figure."
The council plans to involve the community in the scheme.
A friends group may he created.
Two years ago, the cemetery suffered from a spate of vandal attacks and several tombs were damaged.
Civic leaders called for security to be improved.
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