A Toxteth teenager has transformed a fly-tipped piece of land into a garden of beauty after a two year campaign to take over the site.
Khan Odita was 14 when he set up Mulgrave Street Action Group (MSAG) during his school summer holidays. MSAG's aim is to drive change and deliver a range of projects to build community cohesion and transform the area.
The Community Garden, "Urban Scape" is on land near his home on Mulgrave Street, which was plagued by years of fly-tipping and dog fouling and had become an eyesore for passers by. Khan won the Culture and Creativity Student Inspiration Award 2022, and secured Liverpool City Region Community Environment Funding, after being recognised by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram. He also received donations from the community and National Lottery to build the garden.
